Hypersonic Systems Engineer - Test & Validation Lead

Stratolaunch, LLC; California; On-site; USD 101,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratolaunch, LLC seeks a level II, Sr- or Staff-level Systems Engineer to support expendable air-launched hypersonic vehicles. The role covers full lifecycle systems engineering from requirement derivation to test planning and verification, interfacing with a multi-disciplinary team and customers.

Ideal candidates bring experience across propulsion, aerodynamics, guidance, and other disciplines, plus ability to navigate military standards and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of, and direct experience with, multiple engineering disciplines relevant to hypersonic systems
• Experience contributing to major technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Familiarity with military launch platforms and logistics chains
• Experience in small, dynamic team environments
• Ability to obtain/maintain SECRET or higher clearance

Responsibilities

• Derive and document requirements with stakeholders
• Develop test and evaluation plans
• Plan and direct test execution for components, subsystems, and vehicles
• Monitor requirements compliance through program lifecycle
• Coordinate safety/environment concerns in testing
• Participate in design/readiness/test reviews and data reviews
• Improve data review methodologies and tools
• Set standards for test planning and documentation
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and customers
• Demonstrate integrity in commitments

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Systems engineering

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

2–5 years relevant experience

5–10 years relevant experience

10–20 years relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

CAD

Jira

Git

Jama

Cameo

DOORS

Job description

Stratolaunch, LLC seeks a level II, Sr- or Staff-level Systems Engineer to support expendable air-launched hypersonic vehicles. The role covers full lifecycle systems engineering from requirement derivation to test planning and verification, interfacing with a multi-disciplinary team and customers.

Ideal candidates bring experience across propulsion, aerodynamics, guidance, and other disciplines, plus ability to navigate military standards and security clearances.