Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical

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 Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical to support the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of one of our carrier or hypersonic vehicle structures and mechanical systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Work Instructions - detailed documentation to be released to the electrical and production shop for manufacturing-related information for production, testing, or tooling.
• Experience with mechanical and mechanical system interfaces and integration.
• Mechanical manufacturing processes to define company practices and preferred manufacturing methods (shop).
• Liaison engineering support in the electrical shop to provide technicians with sufficient support to complete the task at hand.
• Source and support purchase activities for mechanical and 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 and interaction with different disciplines involved in the design, purchasing, manufacturing, integration, and testing of our vehicle(s).
• Analyze and verify that all engineering requirements are met to estimate fabrication time and producibility within the margins of cost and schedule.

• Lead a team of 5-10 Manufacturing Engineers on various programs/projects to support Stratolaunch.
• Assign scope based on programmatic demand and appropriate skill sets within the Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Ensure clear, concise work instructions are provided to internal counterparts and that redline incorporation and standards are met.
• Manage work instructions for projects to fabricate, install, or modify mechanical systems and mechanical structures.
• Create drawings and work instructions for tooling that supports the build phase of a production effort.
• Reference 3D CAD models and integrate them into 2D environments.
• Support the shop by acting as the Manufacturing 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 mechanical and system design efforts, as required.
• Contribute to shop layout, setup, and improvement efforts, as required.
• Provide 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, skills, and/or abilities 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: mechanical engineering, systems, experimental aircraft, and/or launch vehicle integration.
• Experience with aerospace production documentation (drawings and work orders).
• Experience with PDM systems and engineering…