Avionics Electrical Drafter

Stratolaunch • Mojave, CA

1d • $34 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

Stratolaunch is seeking an Electrical, Avionics Drafter at Level I, II, or III to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of electrical and avionics systems for its carrier or hypersonic vehicles. The role develops engineering documentation for avionics subsystems, including wiring diagrams, harness drawings, system and subsystem drawing packages, and detailed part, assembly, and installation drawings. Work follows applicable industry and aerospace drafting standards, including ASME Y14, and uses 3D CAD models in 2D drawing environments.

The drafter incorporates engineering and manufacturing redlines, supports avionics design and complex aerospace systems integration, and works across disciplines involved in design, purchasing, manufacturing, integration, and testing. The position also contributes to process-improvement documentation, communicates regularly with leadership, and may travel as needed (estimated at less than 5%). The role is based onsite in Mojave, California, and may involve operating company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

The position is offered at one of three levels. Level I pays $33.65–$37.87 per hour and requires 2–4 years of engineering experience; Level II pays $38.46–$43.20 per hour and requires 4–6 years; Level III pays $43.27–$61.30 per hour and requires 6 or more years. Each level requires a bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary and leveling are determined case by case based on factors including location, education, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and experience working with one or more of the following: electrical engineering, avionics, experimental aircraft, or launch vehicle integration.
• Experience with aerospace production documentation, including drawings and work orders.
• Experience with PDM systems, engineering control, and revision-control release processes.
• Familiarity with aerospace hardware such as connectors, relays, and wire types.
• Ability to facilitate and communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns.
• Ability to work on one's own initiative and prioritize tasks in alignment with business goals.
• Experience with complex aerospace system development.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience with Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics.
• Familiarity with drafting standards and their applications per ASME Y14.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD.
• Experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Engineering experience: 2–4 years for Level I, 4–6 years for Level II, or 6 or more years for Level III.

Nice To Haves

• Security clearance.
• Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical power systems.
• Direct hands-on experience with aircraft electrical system installation and best practices.
• Experience as a CAD parts librarian, preferably with Mentor Graphics.
• 3D CAD modeling experience with NX, CATIA, or Solidworks.
• Familiarity with configuration management systems, preferably Jira.
• Familiarity with GD&T concepts and applications per ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering documentation, including wiring diagrams and harness drawings, in accordance with industry drafting standards such as ASME Y14.
• Develop and maintain system and subsystem drawing packages.
• Plan, lay out, draw, and revise detailed part, assembly, and installation engineering drawings from basic layouts, referencing Stratolaunch and aerospace industry standards.
• Incorporate engineering design-team redlines and redlines from completed manufacturing work.
• Create engineering documentation to facilitate avionics subsystem design efforts.
• Reference 3D CAD models and integrate them into 2D environments.
• Support avionics design efforts as required.
• Communicate regularly and comprehensively with leadership.
• Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems.
• Develop process-improvement documentation that defines current engineering drafting practices.
• Travel as needed to support the department.
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug healthcare coverage.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Company match of 50% 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