Tooling and Systems Manufacturing Engineer

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) company match

Job summary

Stratolaunch in Mojave, CA is seeking a Tooling and Systems Manufacturing Engineer to support design, integration, testing and maintenance of carrier or hypersonic assets. You will define manufacturing processes, create tooling work instructions, and ensure aerospace documentation and standards are applied on the shop floor.

Responsibilities include engineering liaison, troubleshooting, test plan development, and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vehicle systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrotechnical, flight controls for experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration.
• Experience with Aerospace production documentation (drawings and work orders).
• Experience with PDM systems, Engineering control and revision control release processes.
• Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical power systems.
• Experience with the creation of shop work instructions.
• Familiarity with aerospace hardware such as connectors, relays, and wire types, structures.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft structures and system installation and best practices.
• Ability to communicate technical challenges to varied audiences and obtain support.

Responsibilities

• Create tooling drawings and work instructions to install or modify systems and/or mechanical structures including GSE.
• Create drawings for tooling that supports the build phase of production.
• Reference 3D CAD models and integrate into 2D environments.
• Support the shop as engineering liaison and provide real-time floor support.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and ground test integration.
• Develop test plans and procedures for systems functionality and ATP.
• Support hypersonic vehicle integrated testing as required.
• Maintain regular communication to leadership and teams.
• Contribute to integration of complex aerospace systems.
• Travel as needed to support the department.

Skills

Vehicle systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrotechnical

Flight controls

Launch vehicle integration

Shop documentation

Test & integration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

NX CAD

CATIA

Solidworks

Jira

PDM systems

Job description

Tooling and Systems Manufacturing Engineer

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Tooling and Systems Manufacturing Engineer (ME) to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of one of our carrier or hypersonic; as a ME you will be responsible for the following:

• Work Instructions, detailed documentation to be released to the production shop for manufacturing related information for production, testing and tooling.
• Ability to fully define a manufacturing process step-by-step
• Ability to identify alternate part numbers
• Ability to produce engineering documentation following industry standards (Section Views, Detail Views, flag notes, etc.)
• Process improvement documentation to establish production line standardization efforts
• Experience with Flight Vehicle systems, system interface and integration
• System manufacturing processes to define company practices and preferred manufacturing methods (Shop)
• Aerospace Industry Standards implementation
• Desktop and Shop Aid documentation to support current workflows
• Liaison engineering support manufacturing shop to provide technicians with sufficient support to complete the task on hand
• Explain manufacturing processes from Stratolaunch and Aerospace industry standards
• Redline released engineering documentation
• Source and support purchase of system components from released engineering documentation and manufacturing related tasks for Shop support (Shop setup activities, tooling, etc.)
• Evaluation of a broad range of technical data, interaction with different disciplines involved in the design, purchasing, manufacturing, integration, and testing of our vehicle(s).
• Analyze and verify all the engineering requirements are met to estimate time of fabrication and producibility between the margins of cost and schedule

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create tooling drawings, tool work instructions to install or modify systems and/or mechanical structures including GSE.
• Create drawings and work instructions for tooling that supports the build phase of a production effort
• Reference 3D CAD models and integrate into 2D environments.
• Support the shop by acting as the engineering liaison to troubleshoot documentation issues and provide real-time support on the shop floor
• Troubleshoot mechanical and ground test integration
• Develop test plans and procedures, as required to support systems, functionality and ATP procedures
• Support hypersonic vehicle integrated testing, as required
• Regular and comprehensive communication to leadership
• Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
• Travel, as needed, to support the department
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments

QUALIFICATIONS & 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:

• Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: vehicle systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrotechnical, flight controls for experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration
• Experience with Aerospace production documentation (drawings and work orders)
• Experience with PDM systems, Engineering control and revision control release processes
• Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical power systems
• Experience with the creation of shop work instructions
• Familiarity with common aerospace hardware such as connectors, relays, and wire types, structures
• Direct hands-on experience with aircraft structures and system installation and best practices
• Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns
• Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
• Complex aerospace system development
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance

Required Skills:

• Lab equipment: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, AC/DC power supplies, signal generators
• Familiarity with 3D CAD
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred Skills:

• 3D CAD modeling experience – NX, CATIA, or Solidworks
• Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Level II ($98,100-$128,700): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Sr Level ($117,000-$153,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Staff Level ($152,500-$200,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

Position on-site based in Mojave, CA

Travel, as needed, to support the department, travel estimated to <5%

Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.

Benefits and our location(s)

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500

This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.

Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight‑seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.

Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.

Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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