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 II, Sr-, or Staff-level Data Systems/Network Engineer to support integration, testing, and operations of flight related networking, computer and telemetry systems. The data system - network is critical to mission success and interfaces with multiple subsystems, therefore this position will include collaborating with other system owners to understand test requirements and operations support needs. You must be comfortable receiving direction and guidance from lead data systems engineers and taking ownership of your responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to data & telemetry system architecture, testing, & operation for local and extended range missions
- Support flight operations by ensuring data system assets are prepared for flight test
- Determine data flow based on customer needs and system capability, advocate for upgraded systems when appropriate
- Develop and maintain software tools as required
- Develop and support telemetry, network, & data tests as required
- Collaborate with network engineers, data engineers, telemetry technicians as required to accomplish goals
- Complete ownership of corporate network including switches, firewalls, routers, WiFi, NAC, cloud networking products, etc.
- Act as an expert resource for our Engineering team to provide best practices for our Airplane and Vehicle networks
- Be available during tests and missions on headset as a point of escalation for networking issues
- Rack, patch, and label devices
- Maintain updated network diagrams and documentation
- Utilize a Change Control platform to keep changes documented
- Keep all devices up to date, perform emergency updates if CVEs are released
- Troubleshoot and fix network related issues
- Work with engineering to provide support and expertise for key networks and systems
- Act as owner of various systems relating to our vehicles, control room, and simulator, and provide maintenance and upgrades as needed
- Provide high quality solutions to complex computer and network challenges
- Deploy and manage servers and workstations
- Administer network switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, RF equipment, and VOIP
- Provide project planning, management, and implementation
- Work in configuration-controlled environments and abide by configuration-control policies
- Ensure systems are well documented and implemented with best practices
- Travel to launch and/or recovery sites to support mission operations
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:
- Experience in data, telemetry, network engineering in an operational or test environment
- Experience with network engineering, TCP/IP, UDP
- Experience with troubleshooting Ethernet networks
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Aruba both GUI and CLI
- Experience with Aruba Clearpass
- Experience with network monitoring including Solarwinds Orion
- Experience with configuration and troubleshooting of IP routing protocols including BGP and OSPF
- Experience with network protocols and technologies including STP, IPsec, NAT, AAA, 802.1X
- Experience with server administration including Windows and Linux
- Experience managing Active Directory, DHCP, DNS
- Experience with server virtualization including VMware
- Experience with packet capture and traffic analysis including Wireshark, SPAN
- Ability to obtain and maintain Security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with IEEE 802.3 networking standards and IRIG-106 telemetry standards
- Experience with being on a Mission Control Center console during flight operations
- Scripting including BASH and Python
- VOIP Administration including Cisco Call Manager
- Communication Administration including Clearcom
- RF Analysis
- Security clearance
Required Computer Skills:
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Level II ($101,000-$146,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of network engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Sr-level ($120,500-$158,00): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of network 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 network engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
- Position on-site based in Mojave, CA
- Travel (domestic and international), as needed, to support the department and flight schedule. Travel estimated to be <30%
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):
- 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 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.
Food 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.
Stratolaunch 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.
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Skills Required
- Experience in data, telemetry, and network engineering in an operational or test environment
- Experience with network engineering, TCP/IP, and UDP
- Experience troubleshooting Ethernet networks
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and Aruba using GUI and CLI
- Experience with Aruba ClearPass
- Experience with network monitoring, including SolarWinds Orion
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting BGP and OSPF routing protocols
- Experience with STP, IPsec, NAT, AAA, and 802.1X
- Experience administering Windows and Linux servers
- Experience managing Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS
- Experience with server virtualization, including VMware
- Experience with packet capture and traffic analysis using Wireshark and SPAN
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2–20 years of network engineering experience, or equivalent education and experience depending on level
- Experience with IEEE 802.3 and IRIG-106 telemetry standards
- Experience supporting a Mission Control Center console during flight operations
- Bash and Python scripting
- VOIP administration, including Cisco Call Manager
- Clear-Com communications administration
- RF analysis
- MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Stratolaunch Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stratolaunch and has not been reviewed or approved by Stratolaunch.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with posted ranges for engineers and specialized hourly positions that indicate robust bands. Public self-reported packages also point to strong totals for some technical titles.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Coverage includes multiple PPO/HMO options with HSA/HRA support and employer seeding, plus a monthly health-club reimbursement. These elements indicate comprehensive medical choices accompanied by meaningful wellness perks.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) program offers a company match up to an annual cap with a two‑year vesting schedule. This structure stands out as a meaningful long‑term savings benefit.
Stratolaunch Insights
What We Do
Stratolaunch LLC designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to fulfill several important national needs, including the need to significantly advance U.S. hypersonic flight test capabilities and help improve the nation’s ability to design and operate cutting edge hypersonic vehicles. Our hypersonic testbeds will provide customizable, reusable, and affordable access to the Mach 5+ flight regime. We are delivering the world’s premiere hypersonic flight test services.
Why Work With Us
We offer customers the ability to perform risk reduction via affordable and routine flight test for their critical technologies. We offer an operationally realistic environment, enabling us to test in the subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic flight regimes. With our reusable and low-cost system, customers can rapidly iterate the design of their t
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