Hypersonic Propulsion Engineer, SRM & Flight Integration

Stratolaunch; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity Leave

401(k) matching up to 50% up to $11,5

Job summary

Stratolaunch is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to lead the development and integration of Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) systems for hypersonic flight. The role serves as SRM Responsible Engineer (RE) coordinating with the SRM supplier through design, development, testing, vehicle integration and flight operations.

Ideal candidates have aerospace development experience and a background in aerospace systems integration. Travel is required 15-30% and the base is Mojave, CA.

Qualifications

• Experience with design, development, testing and operation of solid rocket motors.
• Experience with ballistics, thermal and/or combustion modelling.
• Experience with supplier management, providing technical insight/oversight for the larger team.
• Knowledge of solid rocket motor manufacturing processes such as composite case winding and propellant mixing, pouring, and casting.

Responsibilities

• Manage requirements and interfaces throughout design, development, testing, vehicle assembly, integration, and test (AI&T), and flight operations of the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM)
• Provide oversight of SRM supplier activities and progress to ensure requirements are met
• Conduct weekly meetings and coordinate technical reviews with the SRM supplier
• Travel as required to supplier facilities for on-site observation of, and participation in, key manufacturing processes and test operations
• Conduct post-test data analyses & interpretation of results in cooperation with the SRM supplier
• Develop system performance models in support of guidance, navigation & control (GN&C)
• Conduct ballistics & thermal analyses to verify and corroborate supplier efforts
• Specify requirements for, and support the design of, ground support equipment (GSE)
• Coordinate SRM deliveries, receiving and inspection
• Travel as required to test range to support SRM installation and flight test operations
• Regular and comprehensive communication to the hypersonic vehicle propulsion lead
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, and integrity in the fulfillment of commitments

Skills

SRM design

Ballistics modelling

Supplier management

GSE knowledge

Data interpretation

Communication

Initiative

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

SPP/CEA

Job description

Stratolaunch is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to lead the development and integration of Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) systems for hypersonic flight. The role serves as SRM Responsible Engineer (RE) coordinating with the SRM supplier through design, development, testing, vehicle integration and flight operations.

Ideal candidates have aerospace development experience and a background in aerospace systems integration. Travel is required 15-30% and the base is Mojave, CA.