{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5531dede66edbf85c85e7db9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5531dede66edbf85c85e7db9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5531dede66edbf85c85e7db9","title":"Structures Engineering Lead","description":"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.\nTo help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Senior or Staff-level Structural or Mechanical Engineer to lead the structures team in the continued development of the air-launched, Talon-A hypersonic flight vehicle development program. This position requires leading a multi-disciplined group of engineers to design, build, integrate, and test vehicles and payloads to meet customer structural requirements. An ideal candidate has prototype development or small scale-production experience, with focus in thermal-structural-mechanical design, leading to first flights.\nESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES\nWork hand-in-hand with the program responsible engineers, Payload Lead, and Talon-A Chief Engineer to lead the program to a successful outcome\nLead a diverse team of mechanical engineers, structural engineers, structural analysts, dynamics analysts, and manufacturing engineers\nLead structural development of the hypersonic vehicle and integration of payloads, including trade studies and structural layout\nResponsible for making final technical decisions for the structures subsystem\nLead the successful execution of structural design reviews to advance the program vehicles through manufacturing and flight test\nLead structural systems engineering approach, which may include: creating and dispositioning structural requirements, mass properties management, guiding the configuration management of models, reviewing and approving documents/reports/analyses, setting engineering and design best practices and standards for the structures team, waiving or approving ground testing based on structural technical risk assessments, etc.\nRegular and comprehensive communication to program Chief Engineer\nContribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems\nTravel, as needed, to support the program\nDemonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments\nQUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS\nTo 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.\nRequired Qualifications:\nKnowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: structures, loads, structural-thermal analysis, mechanical systems, aircraft systems, aircraft operations, launch vehicle integration\nSignificant experience with the rapid development of prototype or experimental flight vehicles, including full life-cycle involvement on at least one program\nSignificant experience as a design engineering and/or analyst lead on a structures team\nExperience with composite structures analysis, design, and manufacturing\nExperience with technical aerospace leadership, including working with sub-contractors\nExperience with risk management\nExperience working in small engineering teams where each member often has multiple responsibilities\nExcellent written & verbal communication\nAbility to acquire and maintain a security clearance\nAbility to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals\nComplex aerospace system development\nAbility to quickly adapt to changing priorities\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with hypersonic and/or supersonic vehicle development\nExperience with air-launched vehicle development\nExperience with BMI or epoxy pre-preg composites\nExperience with static structural testing\nRequired Computer Skills:\nMS Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)\nConfiguration management systems such as JIRA, GIT, JAMA, etc.\n3D CAD experience - CATIA or Solidworks\nPreferred Computer Skills:\nExperience with FEMAP and NX NASTRAN\nProgramming - Python, C++, or Matlab\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE\nSr. 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\nStaff 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\nSpecial remarks regarding work environment:\nConsideration for hybrid (partial remote/on-site work) work location arrangement at ~75-80% on-site time for highly-qualified candidates (four days per week on-site)\nTravel, as needed, to support the department. 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