Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer – Hypersonic Lead

Stratolaunch, LLC; California; On-site; USD 113,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid maternity/parental leave

401(k) match up to $11,500

Job summary

Stratolaunch is seeking a Sr. Mechanical/Structural Engineer to advance the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle program from concept through manufacturing. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, analyze and size components, and drive design reviews to ensure mission requirements are met.

Based in Mojave, CA, this on-site role emphasizes technical leadership, mass properties, and seamless integration with program engineers and the Talon-A Chief Engineer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical or aerostructures design engineering experience.
• Experience with structures design and manufacturing.
• Technical leadership experience.
• Experience with risk management.
• Experience working in small engineering teams where each member often has multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead an IPT of mechanical, structural, and manufacturing engineers.
• Lead structural design and analysis to meet program requirements.
• Support the Talon-A structures lead with mentorship and guidance.
• Own structural decisions and lead design reviews through production.
• Manage mass properties, requirements, and configuration control.
• Communicate with the Chief Engineer and integrate complex aerospace systems.
• Ensure technical risk is understood and mitigated.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerostructures

Technical leadership

Risk management

Small teams

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering

Tools

3D CAD

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Stratolaunch is seeking a Sr. Mechanical/Structural Engineer to advance the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle program from concept through manufacturing. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, analyze and size components, and drive design reviews to ensure mission requirements are met.

Based in Mojave, CA, this on-site role emphasizes technical leadership, mass properties, and seamless integration with program engineers and the Talon-A Chief Engineer.