Avionics Data Engineer - Payloads

Stratolaunch • Mojave, CA

2d • $86,000 - $147,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

Stratolaunch is seeking a Level I, II, or Sr-level Avionics or Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer to support the design, build, integration, and testing of experimental customer payloads on Talon-A hypersonic vehicles. The position works with a multidisciplinary engineering team, program management, and customers to evaluate payload requirements, develop and operate data collection systems, support testing, analyze flight data, and deliver reports. The role also supports customer reviews and the Talon-A Payload Integration Lead, with travel as needed. The position is based in Mojave, California. Hybrid work may be considered for well-qualified candidates, with at least 75% on-site time. Travel is estimated at less than 10%. The schedule is 9/80, and assigned duties may involve operating company vehicles.

Level I compensation is $86,000–$103,800 and requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with 0–2 years of engineering experience. Level II compensation is $97,500–$120,000 and requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with 2–5 years of engineering experience. Sr Level compensation is $120,000–$147,600 and requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with 5–10 years of engineering experience. Base salary and leveling are established case by case.

Requirements

• Experience in instrumentation, telemetry, or network engineering in an operational or regulated test environment.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and dataloggers.
• Experience working with government procurement processes.
• Experience writing system requirements or ability to effectively elicit requirements from a customer.
• Experience designing test equipment for bench and in-vehicle testing of electronic assemblies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOW security clearance.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as C, C++, C#, or Python.
• Experience with source control systems such as Git.
• Fundamental experience with laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes and benchtop power supplies.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• For Level I: bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 0–2 years of engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For Level II: bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2–5 years of engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For Sr Level: bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 5–10 years of engineering experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Flight test program experience or Mission Control Room console experience.
• Experience designing and manufacturing aircraft harnesses.
• Aircraft and/or launch vehicle development or design experience in electrical, structures, or propulsion systems.
• Experience integrating and testing payloads onto vehicles.
• Expertise with RF devices such as transmitters, receivers, and encoders/decoders.
• Experience with environmental qualification of electronic devices intended for flight vehicles.
• Hands-on aircraft build, piloting, or flight test experience.
• Active DOW TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with Curtiss-Wright or Safran Data Acquisition Units.
• Experience with NI LabVIEW and NI DAQmx.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as JAMA or DOORS.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate experimental payload requirements to determine suitability for integration onto a hypersonic test bed.
• Work across teams and subsystems to define and implement collection and recording of experimental payload data.
• Contribute to instrumentation and telemetry system requirements development, design, testing, and operation for customer payloads.
• Develop and support instrumentation and telemetry tests.
• Recommend improvements, including workflow changes.
• Support the Talon-A Payload Integration Lead.
• Support technical customer reviews and ensure contract deliverables are timely and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Analyze flight data and generate customer reports.
• Represent the company effectively and professionally.
• Travel as needed to support the company.
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into the 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level