Hypersonic Environmental Test Lead Technician

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) company match

Job summary

Stratolaunch seeks a Lead Engineering Technician to supervise and mentor a team supporting the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle. You will oversee environmental testing operations, including thermal, vibration, and shock testing, ensuring aerospace standards are met and documenting results.

Based on Mojave, CA, this on-site role requires strong leadership, hands-on test expertise, and the ability to coordinate test readiness with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock) and prior leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of environmental test methods, standards, and instrumentation.
• Experience integrating and supporting aerospace or complex mechanical/electrical systems.
• Proficiency in creating and reviewing test procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Strong hands-on experience with test equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to communicate technical challenges and mentor junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor technicians performing environmental testing.
• Oversee test activities including thermal chambers, vibration, and shock equipment; ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Develop and approve test fixtures, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate test readiness reviews with engineering teams; act as technical escalation point.
• Travel as needed (<5%) to support department activities.

Skills

Environmental testing

Team leadership

Test instrumentation

DoW clearance

Independent work

Test procedures

Communication

Tools

NI LabVIEW

Curtiss-Wright IADS

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Jira

Job description

Stratolaunch seeks a Lead Engineering Technician to supervise and mentor a team supporting the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle. You will oversee environmental testing operations, including thermal, vibration, and shock testing, ensuring aerospace standards are met and documenting results.

Based on Mojave, CA, this on-site role requires strong leadership, hands-on test expertise, and the ability to coordinate test readiness with engineering teams.