Propulsion Test​/Operations Engineer

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach5+. 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 advancing national security.

• Conduct test operations in the control room and direct others as required
• Develop and document test requirements, plans, procedures, and reports
• Develop hardware for propulsion test and operations
• Manage propulsion GSE and associated plumbing and instrumentation diagrams
• Conduct propulsion system analyses and studies in support of test activities
• Prepare and support test readiness reviews and post‑test data reviews
• Assist mechanics in integrating components and assemblies onto the Talon vehicle
• Test propulsion components and/or assemblies to prepare for integrated ground testing
• Troubleshoot propulsion systems
• Develop engineering tools as needed to complete tasks
• Maintain regular and comprehensive communication with the Talon‑A propulsion test/operations team lead
• Travel as needed to support the department
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and commitment to fulfilling obligations

• Knowledge and experience in fluid subsystem design, component or assembly level mechanical or fluid testing, rocket testing, cryogenic fluid systems, electrical and/or instrumentation experience
• Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences
• Self‑initiative and ability to prioritize tasks to fit within business goals
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to perform in high‑pressure environments
• Experience with propulsion ground testing
• Experience writing and developing test plans, procedures, and reports
• Experience with instrumentation and component calibration
• Experience with component‑level or subsystem‑level test planning and execution
• Experience designing ground test hardware
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems
  
  Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Experience acting as a test conductor
• Experience supporting test readiness reviews
• Experience with liquid oxygen systems
• Liquid rocket engine testing experience
• Control room experience
• Experience creating engineering drawings and work instructions
• Existing security clearance

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Programming – MATLAB or Python

• Computer‑aided design tools – Solid Works
• Programming – Simulink/Simscape
• Familiarity with configuring data acquisition systems – Curtiss‑Wright DAS Studio (preferred)
• Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)
• IADS experience

• Level
  
  II ($80,000‑$128,700):
  Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited institution and 2‑5 years of engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Senior level ($95,700‑$153,500):
  Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited institution and 5‑10 years of engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Staff level ($152,500‑$200,000):
  Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited institution and 10‑20 years of engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Position is on‑site based in Mojave, CA
• Travel as needed to support the department (estimated