Payload Design and Build Engineer

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratolaunch in Mojave, CA is seeking a Mechanical Payload Engineer to work across multiple teams on interface and integration requirements for Talon-A payloads, performing packaging design and analysis for mechanical and avionics components.

The role includes creating CAD models, ordering hardware, deconflicting interfaces, supporting fabricators, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to reviews and contract deliverables; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling, assemblies and PDM.
• Able to communicate technical challenges to varied audiences.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to goals.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Define interface and integration requirements across teams.
• Design and analyze mechanical and avionics packaging for payloads.
• Perform structural and thermal analyses of components and assemblies.
• Create and manage 3D CAD sub-models and master models for Talon-A payloads.
• Spec and order hardware to fabricate designs.
• Resolve hardware interface conflicts between teams quickly.
• Support fabricators and mechanics during build and integration.
• Report to Talon-A Payload Integration Lead and assist.
• Mentor junior engineers on design and analysis best practices.
• Suggest workflow improvements and process changes.
• Support payload proposals and contract deliverables; travel as needed.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Assembly management

Written & verbal communication

Initiative & prioritization

Adaptability

Tools

PDM

Job description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work across many teams and subsystems to define interface and integration requirements


• Perform the design and analysis, as necessary, of mechanical and avionics packaging of customer payloads


• Perform structural and thermal analysis of mechanical components and/or assemblies including experimental OML changes to the hypersonic airframe.


• Create, organize, and manage 3D CAD sub models and master models for Talon-A payloads


• Spec and order hardware, as required, to fabricate your designs


• Deconflict hardware interface issues between teams by raising and helping correct issues quickly


• Support fabricators and mechanics in building and integrating all components and assemblies onto the vehicle


• Report to and support Talon-A Payload Integration Lead


• Mentor junior Mechanical Payload Engineers to instill best practices for design and analysis approaches.


• Make suggestions and recommendations for improvements, including changes to workflow.


• Support technical customer reviews and ensure contract deliverables are on time and meet or exceed customer requirements


• Provide technical support for payload proposals and contract negotiations


• Travel, as needed, to support the company


• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• Proficient with 3D CAD modeling, assembly management, and PDM


• Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns


• Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals


• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities


• Excellent written & verb