Stratolaunch
MechanicalorAerospaceEngineer
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“Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer at Stratolaunch. Skills: mechanical design, structural engineering, aerospace engineering, testing. Own design, build, testing. Perform calculations and analysis”
What You'll Achieve.
enable routine access to the hypersonic environment; deliver flight data critical to validating system performance; achieving rapid technology deployment; advancing national security
Industry & Context.
engineer solutions; resolve concerns
obtain and maintain a security clearance, operation of company vehicles, U.S. Citizenship may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
mechanical design, structural engineering, thermal analysis, kinematics, component or assembly level mechanical testing, electrical and/or instrumentation experience, metal component design, billet machined components, weldments, aerospace-grade hardware, mechanical design best practices, ground test hardware, releasing engineering definition, developing work instructions, component-level or subsystem level test planning, execution, communicate technical challenges, guidance to varied audiences, explain rationale, resolve concerns, work on their own initiative, quickly adapt to changing priorities, obtain and maintain a security clearance, NX, Solidworks, CATIA, MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Visio
Nice to Have
Matlab, Python, configuration management systems, Jira
What You'll Do.
Perform calculations and analysis
Spec and order hardware
Create component and assembly drawings
Assist mechanics in integration
Test components and assemblies
Develop engineering tools
Regular communication to Chief Engineer
Mission Control Center console
Flight Test responsibilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating with other system owners; understand requirements; engineer solutions; communication to varied audiences; resolve concerns
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
Full Job Description
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 level I Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer to support design, integration, testing, flight test, and maintenance of carrier aircraft mechanical and structural systems. This position will include collaborating with other system owners to understand requirements and engineer solutions. Areas of focus may include primary and secondary structure, subsystems, etc. You must be comfortable owning your responsibilities and supporting your design through the entire design life cycle – from concept through integration and test. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Own the design, build, and component level testing of mechanical and/or structural systems and hardware Perform calculations and basic analysis of mechanical components and/or assemblies Spec and order hardware, as required, to fabricate your designs Create component and assembly drawings for all hardware Assist mechanics in integrating all components and assemblies onto the vehicle Test components and/or assemblies to prepare for integrated ground testing Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete their tasking Regular and comprehensive communication to the Roc Chief Engineer Mission Control Center console and Flight Test responsibilities are expected 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,
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