Propulsion Test Engineer

$102,000 - $148,000/Yr

Stratolaunch - Mojave, CA

Full-time - Senior

Mojave, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Stratolaunch is seeking a Senior or Staff-level Propulsion Test Engineer to support ground qualification testing of rocket engine propulsion systems. This role involves the design and development of test article hardware and facilities, ground support equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems, along with supporting tests in the control room. The ideal candidate will have experience in rocket engine development and ground hot-fire testing, and must be comfortable supporting designs through the entire lifecycle from conceptual phase to integration and testing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Test Conductor for hot-fire ground tests
• Manage the propulsion test stand data acquisition system and calibration of components
• Develop and document test requirements, plans, procedures, and reports
• Design and develop hardware for the propulsion test stand and associated facilities
• Conduct propulsion test stand system analyses and studies in support of test activities
• Work in the field to prepare the site for engine testing
• Test stand system troubleshooting
• Support the development and application of the test stand control systems
• Prepare and lead test stand Test Readiness Reviews and post-test Data Reviews
• Assist mechanics in integrating components and assemblies onto the propulsion test stand
• Test propulsion components and/or assemblies to prepare for integrated ground testing
• Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete tasking
• Regular and comprehensive communication to the Propulsion Test group lead
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments

Requirements

• Conduct test operations as an engineer in the control room and direct others, as required
• Experience with instrumentation and component calibration
• Experience with writing and developing test plans, procedures, and reports
• Experience with designing ground test hardware
• Experience with component-level or subsystem level test planning and execution
• Experience with propulsion ground testing
• Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
• Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice-to-haves

• Rocket engine testing experience
• Experience working with fluid systems
• Test Conductor experience
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities