Propulsion Engineer SRM

Requirements

• Experience creating engineering drawings and work instructions
• Experience with fluid system design and test
• Knowledge of oxygen systems and oxygen cleanliness
• Experience with component-level or subsystem level test planning and execution
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Required Computer Skills:
• Computer Aided Design tools
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Preferred Computer Skills:
• Computer Aided Design tools - Solidworks
• Programming - Matlab or Python
• Familiarity with configuration management systems - Jira (preferred)
• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Senior-level ($120,500-$158,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Staff-level ($157,000-$206,000): 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 based in Mojave, CA
• Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be
• #LI-onsite
• #LI-AM1
• 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) :
• 9/80 schedule
• Healthcare ( medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs )
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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 Fr

Benefits

Additional Information

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 Staff-level Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion Engineer to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of a hypersonic vehicle rocket propulsion system. An ideal candidate will have solid rocket motor component design experience. This position will include evaluation of a broad range of technical data. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to the development, build, and test of propulsion flight and ground hardware Perform structural, fluid, and thermal analysis of mechanical components and/or assemblies Create component and assembly drawings for flight and ground test hardware Create and maintain work instructions to install flight hardware onto vehicles Assist mechanics in integrating all components and assemblies onto the aircraft and/or ground systems Order materials and components, as required Test propulsion components and/or assemblies to prepare for integrated subsystem testing Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete tasking Maintain inventory tracking of critical propulsion components Manage engineering release schedule in conjunction with shop planning Review and release drawings, work instructions, analysis reports, etc. Regular and comprehensive communication to the Propulsion Lead Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems 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: solid rocket motor design, mechanical design, structural engineering, component or assembly level mechanical or fluid testing, rocket testing, electrical and/or instrumentation experience Experience with stress analysis Experience with 3D CAD modeling of parts and assemblies Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns Ability to work on their own initiative Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

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