Staff-level Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion Engineer

Job title: Staff-level Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion Engineer

About the Role Stratolaunch is seeking a Staff-level Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion Engineer in Mojave, CA to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of a hypersonic vehicle rocket propulsion system. The role focuses on solid rocket motor component design and evaluating a broad range of technical data to enable flight and ground test hardware.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to development, build, and test of propulsion flight and ground hardware
• Perform structural, fluid, and thermal analysis of mechanical components and/or assemblies
• Create component and assembly drawings for flight and ground test hardware
• Create and maintain work instructions to install flight hardware onto vehicles
• Assist mechanics in integrating all components and assemblies onto the aircraft and/or ground systems
• Order materials and components, as required
• Test propulsion components and/or assemblies to prepare for integrated subsystem testing
• Develop engineering tools, as needed
• Maintain inventory tracking of critical propulsion components
• Manage engineering release schedule in conjunction with shop planning
• Review and release drawings, work instructions, analysis reports, etc.
• Regular and comprehensive communication to the Propulsion Lead
• Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: solid rocket motor design, mechanical design, structural engineering, component or assembly level mechanical or fluid testing, rocket testing, electrical and/or instrumentation experience
• Experience with stress analysis
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling of parts and assemblies
• Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
• Ability to work on their own initiative
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice to Have

• Experience creating engineering drawings and work instructions
• Experience with fluid system design and test
• Knowledge of oxygen systems and oxygen cleanliness
• Experience with component-level or subsystem level test planning and execution
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $157,000-$206,000 per year
• 9/80 work schedule
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match into 401(k) up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement
• Travel: less than 5%

Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.