Systems Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Responsibilities

• Work Instructions: detailed documentation to be released to the electrical and production shop for manufacturing related information for production, testing, or tooling.
• Fully define a manufacturing process step-by-step.
• Identify alternate part numbers.
• Produce engineering documentation following industry standards (Section Views, Detail Views, flag notes, etc.).
• Process improvement documentation to establish production line standardization efforts.
• Experience with Flight Vehicle systems, system interface, and integration.
• System 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 manufacturing shop to provide technicians with sufficient support to complete tasks.
• Explain electrical/payload manufacturing processes from Stratolaunch and Aerospace industry standards.
• Redline released engineering documentation.
• Source and support purchase of system 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 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 systems and/or payload systems.
• 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/electromechanical and ground test integration.
• Develop test plans and procedures, as required to support systems, functionality, and ATP procedures.
• Support hypersonic vehicle integrated testing, as required.
• Support system 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: vehicle systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrotechnical, flight controls for 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 flight systems, structures, and electrical interface.
• Direct hands-on experience with aircraft mechanical system and payload 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.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

• Required Skills:
  • Pneumatic, Electromechanical, Hydraulic, Manufacturing Techniques
  • Lab equipment: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, AC/DC power supplies, signal generators
  • Familiarity with 3D CAD
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Preferred Skills:
  • Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics
  • 3D CAD modeling experience – NX, CATIA, or Solidworks
  • LabVIEW
  • Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)

Education & Experience

• Level II: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience ($98,100-$128,700).
• Sr Level: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience ($117,000-$153,500).
• Staff Level: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience ($152,500-$200,000).

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.

Schedule

9/80 schedule.

Benefits

• 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.

Location

Position on-site based in Mojave, CA. Travel, as needed, to support the department, estimated to be <5%.

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.