Staff Flight Test Engineer

$128,000 - $186,000/Yr

Stratolaunch - Mojave, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Mojave, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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. As Staff Flight Test Engineer, you will enable development and successful flight testing of the Stratolaunch Carrier Aircraft, the world's largest-wingspan aircraft, and other high-speed test vehicles. You will provide effective leadership in the control room as a Test Conductor, or other lead position, during flight test and air-launch test missions. You will have an active role in developing test plans and schedules, mission procedure documentation, and compliance with approved launch license procedures. You should possess considerable experience in conducting disciplined, effective developmental flight test, or similar experience in a technically demanding environment. You must establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues on a small, agile design-to-flight team. You will be challenged with bringing unique and complex aircraft from initial flight to operational use, at a company that believes in giving our team members the authority and responsibility to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mission control room team as a Test Conductor during experimental carrier aircraft envelope expansion missions.
• Responsible for safe and effective conduct of ground and flight test missions, and engineering support from the mission control room.
• Develop depth of engineering and system knowledge to enable rapid decision-making and task prioritization.
• Support flight readiness reviews prior to test plan execution.
• Coordinate range, airspace and support resources in support of flight test missions.
• Develop and document procedures for expanded mission control room operations, to support air-launch test missions with multiple aircraft and separate control elements.
• Support development of test strategy and objectives, test plans and mission cards for ground and inflight testing.
• Identify test hazards and develop mitigation actions.
• Coordinate closely with vehicle engineering team to define test and data requirements, and identify system safety or operational concerns.
• Manage and communicate test-specific vehicle limitations and flight readiness review actions.
• Coordinate on-vehicle test requirements with overall manufacturing and program schedules.
• Assess readiness of mission control room discipline engineers and support functions.
• Travel, as needed, to support mission planning, launch approval meetings, and other tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from accredited institution and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

• $128,000-$186,000 salary range
• Relocation eligible to local area - Mojave, CA
• 9/80 schedule
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave up to 16 weeks
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan up to the IRS annual limit
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education