{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a129d4962ae1d6acfb2ee39b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a129d4962ae1d6acfb2ee39b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a129d4962ae1d6acfb2ee39b","title":"Systems Engineer","description":"On-site\nStratolaunch 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.\n\nStratolaunch is seeking a level II, Sr- or Staff-level Systems Engineer to support expendable air-launched hypersonic vehicles. An ideal candidate will have experience in full lifecycle systems engineering, including deriving requirements from concepts of operation, developing test and evaluation plans, executing test activities, and verifying vehicle-level compliance. This role involves interfacing with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, program management, and customers.\n\nEssential Responsibilities\n\nCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders to derive and document requirements\n\nDevelop efficient and effective test and evaluation plans\n\nPlan and direct execution of tests for components, subsystems, and vehicles\n\nTrack and monitor requirements compliance through the lifecycle of the program\n\nWork with system safety and environment health and safety teams to ensure test activities are executed in a manner which minimizes participant, environment, and hardware risk\n\nParticipate in test design reviews, test readiness reviews, test execution, vehicle troubleshooting, and post-test data reviews\n\nArchitect and optimize test data review and analysis methodologies and tools\n\nSet standards for test planning and documentation and ensure those standards are met\n\nCoordinate internally with multi-disciplinary team and externally with customers\n\nDemonstrate honesty, responsibility, and integrity in the fulfillment of commitments\n\nQualification & 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.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nKnowledge of, and direct experience with, at least two of these disciplines: Electrical and Avionics Systems, EO/RF Seeker Systems, Energetics Systems, Propulsion Systems, Lethality Modeling, Guidance Navigation and Controls, Aerodynamics, Thermal, and Mechanical Systems\n\nExperience contributing to the systems engineering content for a major technical review such as System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review or Critical Design Review\n\nFamiliarity with tactical missile system constraints from military launch platforms and logistics chains\n\nFamiliarity with military standards pertinent to air launched missiles (e.g. 810, 1553, 1760,…)\n\nPrevious systems engineering experience in a small dynamic team environment\n\nExperience integrating one or more missile system onto a military platform\n\nAbility to quickly adapt to changing priorities while maintaining systems engineering rigor\n\nExcellent written & verbal communication\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the SECRET or above level\n\nRequired Skills\n\nMS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Project)\n\nFamiliarity with CAD\n\nFamiliarity with configuration management systems such as Jira, Git, etc.\n\nFamiliarity with requirement management systems such as Jama, Cameo, DOORS, etc.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience integrating a high Mach or hypersonic system onto a military platform\n\nFamiliarity with WOSA and MOSA and how to decompose those architectures to requirements\n\nFamiliarity with kill chain models such as F2T2EA and associated requirements decomposition\n\nExperience wearing multiple hats in a small team environment\n\nExperience defining, managing, and verifying requirements for hypersonic vehicles with hot-structure airframes\n\nExperience translating operational analysis into system requirements\n\nActive TS/SCI security clearance\n\nPreferred Skills\n\nExperience programming (Matlab, Python)\n\nExperience with CAD (NX Preferred)\n\nExperience with configuration management systems such as Jira, Git, etc.\n\nExperience with requirement management systems such as Jama, Cameo, DOORS, etc.\n\nEducation & Experience\n\nLevel II ($101,000-$146,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience\n\nSr-level ($120,500-$158,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience\n\nStaff-level ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience\n\nSpecial remarks regarding work environment, if applicable\n\nPosition based in Mojave, CA. Consideration for hybrid (partial remote/on-site work) work location arrangement for well-qualified candidates and remote (outside of CA) work location arrangement for exceptional candidates.\n\nTravel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be\nBenefits and our location(s)\n\n9/80 schedule\n\nHealthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)\n\nPaid Maternity and Parental Leave\n\n50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500\n\nTuition reimbursement\n\nThis position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.\n\nMojave 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.\n\nNot 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.\n\nFood 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.\n\nStratolaunch 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.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity is the Law:\n\nhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Stratolaunch","rawCompany":"stratolaunch","city":"Mojave","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T03:18:51.894Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Systems Engineer","description":"On-site\nStratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. 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