Environmental Test Engineer

Stratolaunch • Mojave, CA

2d • $79,700 - $175,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Stratolaunch is seeking an Environmental Test Engineer to lead qualification and acceptance testing of avionics hardware throughout its development lifecycle. The role works with avionics, systems, environmental-analysis, and integration engineers to turn requirements into practical test programs, design and build test systems, conduct environmental and functional tests, and document results.

The engineer owns test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting for avionics components and assemblies. The position supports test-system design and construction, including instrumentation, harnesses, fixtures, and data-acquisition systems, and develops Python-based tools for data collection, analysis, and limited automation. Testing may include functional, thermal, vibration, shock, and thermal-vacuum campaigns. The position is on-site in Mojave, California, with travel as needed (estimated at less than 5%) and a 9/80 schedule. The role may involve operating company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

The position is offered at Level I, Level II, Senior, or Staff, with level and base salary established case by case based on factors including location, education, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are $79,700–$101,600 for Level I, $91,000–$117,700 for Level II, $108,800–$114,100 for Senior, and $132,600–$175,500 for Staff. Stratolaunch describes itself as an equal opportunity employer and notes that U.S. citizenship may be required for some positions involving government clearance or other restrictions.

Requirements

• Experience in one or more relevant disciplines, including electrical engineering, software engineering, avionics, experimental aircraft, or launch-vehicle integration.
• Experience designing, integrating, or operating electrical test and instrumentation systems, such as NI cDAQ or comparable data-acquisition platforms.
• Experience supporting environmental test campaigns, including thermal cycling, random vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, or similar testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, software, instrumentation, and hardware-in-the-loop test issues.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation, including test procedures, reports, and discrepancy/anomaly documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance.
• A bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from an accredited institution and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Level I specifies 1–2 years; Level II specifies 2–5 years; Senior specifies 5–8 years; Staff specifies 8 or more years.
• For some positions involving a government clearance or other restricted positions, U.S. citizenship may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with aerospace environmental, EMC/EMI, or qualification standards such as RCC-324, RCC-319, MIL-STD-461, DO-160, or similar.
• Experience automating test equipment using Python, PyVISA/VISA, SCPI, or comparable tools and protocols.
• Experience creating or reviewing electrical schematics, test fixtures, cable/harness drawings, and wiring documentation.
• Familiarity with aerospace electrical hardware, including connectors, relays, wire types, shielding, grounding, and bonding practices.
• Experience with test-data analysis, post-test reporting, and failure investigation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical challenges, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and execute against program schedule and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Own qualification and acceptance test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting for avionics components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with avionics engineers and environmental analysts to define verification requirements, test objectives, instrumentation, and success criteria.
• Develop qualification and acceptance test plans, procedures, test reports, and supporting documentation.
• Design and support the build of electrical test systems, including instrumentation, harnessing, fixtures, and data-acquisition systems.
• Develop Python-based scripts and tools for test data collection, analysis, and limited automation.
• Support functional, thermal, vibration, shock, and thermal-vacuum testing, including troubleshooting and test anomaly resolution.
• Review test configurations and results for compliance with applicable qualification standards, including RCC-324, RCC-319, MIL-STD-461, and related customer or program requirements.
• Communicate test status, risks, anomalies, and recommendations to engineering and program stakeholders.
• Travel as needed to support the department; estimated travel is less than 5%.
• Operate company vehicles as part of assigned duties when applicable.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs.
• 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