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.
Stratolaunch is seeking a Level II or Sr-level Mechanical or Structural Engineer to lead the design, build, and integration of experimental customer payloads on the Talon-A hypersonic vehicles. This position involves working with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, program management, and customers. While this role is primarily mechanical integration focused, an ideal candidate will also have experience with system integration and avionics packaging.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work across many teams and subsystems to define interface and integration requirements
- Perform the design and analysis, as necessary, of mechanical and avionics packaging of customer payloads
- Perform structural and thermal analysis of mechanical components and/or assemblies
- Create, organize, and manage 3D CAD sub models and master models for Talon-A payloads
- Spec and order hardware, as required, to fabricate your designs
- Deconflict hardware interface issues between teams by raising and helping correct issues quickly
- Support fabricators and mechanics in building and integrating all components and assemblies onto the vehicle
- Report to and support Talon-A Payload Integration Lead
- Make suggestions and recommendations for improvements, including changes to workflow.
- Support technical customer reviews and ensure contract deliverables are on time and meet or exceed customer requirements
- Provide technical support for payload proposals and contract negotiations
- Travel, as needed, to support the company
- Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
QUALIFICATION & 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
- Proficient with 3D CAD modeling, assembly management, and PDM
- Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support 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
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- Ability to acquire and maintain a security clearance
Required Skills
- Experience with Solidworks
- Experience with structural analysis methods (hand calcs, FEMAP, Ansys, etc.)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Familiarity with configuration management systems such as Jira
- Familiarity with requirement management systems such as Jama, Cameo, DOORS, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in small, dynamic engineering teams where each member often has multiple responsibilities
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
Preferred Skills
- Experience with NX and Team Center
- Experience with configuration management systems such as Jira
- Experience with requirement management systems such as Jama, Cameo, DOORS, etc.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Level II ($101,000-$146,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Sr-level ($120,500-158,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
- This position is located in Mojave, CA. Consideration for hybrid work arrangement with at least 75% on-site time for well-qualified candidates.
- Travel estimated to be <10% in support of the program
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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 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
- Proficient with 3D CAD modeling, assembly management, and PDM
- Experience with SolidWorks
- Experience with structural analysis methods (hand calculations, FEMAP, Ansys, etc.)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Familiarity with configuration management systems such as Jira
- Familiarity with requirement management systems such as Jama, Cameo, DOORS
- Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritize tasks to meet business goals
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to acquire and maintain a security clearance
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) and 2-5 years relevant experience (Level II) or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) and 5-10 years relevant experience (Sr-level) or equivalent
- Experience working in small, dynamic engineering teams where members have multiple responsibilities
- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
- Experience with NX and Teamcenter
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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