Lead Engineering Technician, Environmental Testing

Stratolaunch; California; On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) company match

Job summary

Stratolaunch is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician to supervise a team supporting environmental testing of the Talon‑A hypersonic vehicle and related systems. You will oversee thermal, vibration, and shock testing, ensure documentation accuracy, and drive improvements in test methods.

The role requires extensive testing expertise, proven leadership, and the ability to coordinate with engineering groups. On‑site in Mojave, travel <5% may be required, and a DoW‑level clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock).
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience integrating aerospace or complex mechanical/electrical systems.
• Proficiency in creating and reviewing test procedures and documentation.
• Hands‑on experience with test equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication of technical challenges and mentoring junior technicians.
• Ability to manage workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience with DoW security clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of engineering technicians performing environmental testing.
• Coordinate and review test activities including thermal, vibration, shock instrumentation.
• Oversee design and fabrication of test fixtures and instrumentation setups.
• Approve creation of test procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Serve as liaison for test readiness reviews and cross‑functional coordination.

Skills

Environmental testing

Leadership

Test equipment

Troubleshooting

Tools

LabVIEW

NX/CATIA/SolidWorks

Job description

Stratolaunch is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician to supervise a team supporting environmental testing of the Talon‑A hypersonic vehicle and related systems. You will oversee thermal, vibration, and shock testing, ensure documentation accuracy, and drive improvements in test methods.

The role requires extensive testing expertise, proven leadership, and the ability to coordinate with engineering groups. On‑site in Mojave, travel <5% may be required, and a DoW‑level clearance is preferred.