Stratolaunch
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Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (ME) level I, II, or Sr to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of one of our carrier or hypersonic vehicles electrical and avionics systems; as a ME you will be responsible for the following:
Work Instructions, detailed documentation to be released to the electrical shop for manufacturing related information for production, testing or tooling.
Ability to fully define a manufacturing process step-by-step
Ability to identify alternate part numbers
Ability to produce engineering documentation following industry standards (Section Views, Detail Views, flag notes, etc.)
Process improvement documentation to establish production line standardization efforts
Electrical manufacturing engineering processes to define current practices
Electrical manufacturing processes to define company practices and preferred manufacturing methods (Shop)
Aerospace Industry Standards implementation
Desktop and Shop Aid documentation to support current workflows
Liaison engineering support in the electrical shop to provide technicians with sufficient support to complete the task on hand
Explain electrical manufacturing processes from Stratolaunch and Aerospace industry standards
Redline released engineering documentation
Source and purchase electrical components from released engineering documentation and manufacturing related tasks for Shop support (Shop setup activities, tooling, etc.)
Evaluation of a broad range of technical data, interaction with different disciplines involved in the design, purchasing, manufacturing, integration, and testing of our vehicle(s).
Analyze and verify all the engineering requirements are met to estimate time of fabrication and producibility between the margins of cost and schedule
Create work instructions to fabricate, install or modify electrical and/or avionics subsystems
Create drawings and work instructions for tooling that supports the build phase of a production effort
Reference 3D CAD models and integrate into 2D environments.
Support the shop by acting as the engineering liaison to troubleshoot documentation issues and provide real-time support on the shop floor
Troubleshoot electrical and avionics ground test issues
Develop test plans and procedures, as required
Support hypersonic vehicle integrated testing, as required
Support Avionics design effort, as required
Contribute to Shop layout, set up and improvement efforts, as required
Regular and comprehensive communication to leadership
Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
Travel, as needed, to support the department
Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
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.
Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: electrical engineering, avionics, experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration
Experience with Aerospace production documentation (drawings and work orders)
Experience with PDM systems, Engineering control and revision control release processes
Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical power systems
Experience with the creation of shop work instructions
Familiarity with common aerospace hardware such as connectors, relays, and wire types
Direct hands-on experience with aircraft electrical system installation and best practices
Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns
Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
Complex aerospace system development
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Security clearance
Lab equipment: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, AC/DC power supplies, signal generators
Familiarity with 3D CAD
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics
3D CAD modeling experience – NX, CATIA, or Solidworks
Labview
Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)
Level I ($65,000-$98,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 0-2 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Level II ($68,300-$116,600): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Sr Level ($96,600-$144,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Staff Level ($123,700-$173,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 8+ years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
Position on-site based in Mojave, CA
Travel, as needed, to support the department, travel estimated to be <5%
9/80 schedule
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.
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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