Project 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.
Stratolaunch is seeking a Project Engineer to be a high-impact technical leader for hypersonic air vehicle programs. This position will support the Chief Engineer directly and will be trusted to help develop and execute technical strategies for open-ended problems, manage risk, manage the supply chain for the project, and to communicate successfully with internal and external customers. The ideal candidate is a demonstrated leader and team player comfortable with setting and tracking program execution tasks, working with vendors, and interacting with all engineering disciplines, program management, and technical leadership.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner with Program Director/Manager/Chief Engineer and support functions to achieve successful customer program execution
Familiarity with a wide breadth of disciplines to include: aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, structures, controls and aero-thermodynamics
Capable of supporting Bill of Materials development and identifying and managing vendors to support the design effort and prepare designs for manufacturing
Support test planning and execution as required (ground and flight)
Support business proposals and planning
Support successful technical meetings and reviews such as Engineering Review Board phase-gate technical
reviews. (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Experience as a project engineer or similar role with a prime contractor or as a program integrator
Demonstrated experience managing support vendors and/or subcontrators
Experience maintaining, modifying, or testing aerospace platforms
Ability to interact with customers and/or external stakeholders
Ability to work on a team in a dynamic environment to achieve business goals
US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOW security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated success as a Project Engineer of a development project
Experience with hypersonic and supersonic vehicle development
Experience supporting defense contracts and working on classified programs
Hypersonic/high-speed tactical missile experience highly desirable (e.g. multi-stage systems, hot structure airframes, launch platform integration)
Experience with rocket propulsion systems
Active DOW security clearance
Experience with Siemens NX/Teamcenter
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Sr Level ($123,000 - $153,700): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of
relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Staff Level ($151,000 - $185,700): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of
relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable:
This position is located in Mojave, CA. - An on-site work arrangement is strongly preferred with the possibility of
occasional remote work not exceeding one (1) day per week.
Applicants must be a US Person able to obtain a security clearance to be considered for this role.
Travel estimated to be