Hypersonic Flight Test Operations Lead

Stratolaunch, LLC; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Stratolaunch, LLC is seeking an Operations Engineer in California to lead high-speed vehicle operations planning and execution for air-launched Talon testbeds. You will liaison with the Test Director for vehicle and mission readiness, coordinate test planning, risk mitigation, and vehicle configuration across multiple teams in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.

Responsibilities include developing operation procedures, participating in readiness reviews, and ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Proven aerospace leadership experience with supervision and training in a technical operations environment.
• Aptitude to analyze, prioritize and drive projects to completion.
• Experience in high-speed test vehicle operations and mission readiness planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing test strategy, objectives, plans and procedures for ground and flight testing of high-speed test vehicles.
• Coordinate with the vehicle engineering team to identify system safety and operational concerns.
• Interface with engineers and ground staff to ensure priorities are understood and executed.
• Support readiness reviews and real-time mitigation of test hazards.
• Support maintenance and test teams to fulfill operational necessities and schedules.
• Ensure vehicle configuration and maintenance support mission priorities.

Skills

Technical aerospace leadership

Test planning

Operations execution

Safety coordination

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Stratolaunch, LLC is seeking an Operations Engineer in California to lead high-speed vehicle operations planning and execution for air-launched Talon testbeds. You will liaison with the Test Director for vehicle and mission readiness, coordinate test planning, risk mitigation, and vehicle configuration across multiple teams in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.

Responsibilities include developing operation procedures, participating in readiness reviews, and ensuring safety and