Hypersonic Project Engineer: Systems Leadership & Risk

Stratolaunch; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratolaunch seeks a Project Engineer to lead hypersonic air vehicle program activities and support the Chief Engineer. You will help develop technical strategies, manage risk, oversee the project supply chain, and communicate with customers.

The role requires collaboration with engineering disciplines, program management, and leadership to drive program execution and successful reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field.
• Experience as project engineer or program integrator with prime contractor.
• Demonstrated vendor/subcontractor management experience.
• Experience maintaining/testing aerospace platforms and systems.
• Excellent communication with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to ensure successful customer program execution.
• Coordinate across disciplines (aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, structures, controls).
• Support BOM development and vendor selection for manufacturing.
• Assist test planning and execution (ground/flight).
• Contribute to business proposals and planning.
• Participate in technical reviews and gate processes (SRR, PDR, CDR).

Skills

Project management

Aerospace engineering

Vendor management

Systems integration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

MS Project/Primavera

Job description

Stratolaunch seeks a Project Engineer to lead hypersonic air vehicle program activities and support the Chief Engineer. You will help develop technical strategies, manage risk, oversee the project supply chain, and communicate with customers.

The role requires collaboration with engineering disciplines, program management, and leadership to drive program execution and successful reviews.