Propulsion Test Engineer
About The Position
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 Level-II or Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to support ground qualification testing of rocket engine propulsion systems. Tasking includes design and development of test article hardware and facilities, ground support equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems, along with supporting tests in the control room. An ideal candidate will have rocket engine development and ground hot-fire test experience. You must be comfortable with supporting your design through the entire design life cycle – from conceptual phase through integration and test. Candidates must have an aerospace development background and relevant experience in aerospace systems integration.
Requirements
- Conduct test operations as an engineer in the control room and direct others, as required
- Experience with instrumentation and component calibration
- Experience with writing and developing test plans, procedures, and reports
- Experience with designing ground test hardware
- Experience with component-level or subsystem level test planning and execution
- Experience with propulsion ground testing
- Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
- Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools – Siemens NX (preferred), CATIA, or Solidworks
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Programming - Matlab
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Nice To Haves
- Rocket engine testing experience
- Experience working with fluid systems
- Test Conductor experience
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Programming - Simulink/Simscape
- National Instruments LabVIEW/VeriStand
- National Instruments Data Acquisition
- Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Serve as Test Conductor for hot-fire ground tests
- Manage the propulsion test stand data acquisition system and calibration of components
- Develop and document test requirements, plans, procedures, and reports
- Design and develop hardware for the propulsion test stand and associated facilities
- Conduct propulsion test stand system analyses and studies in support of test activities
- Work in the field to prepare the site for engine testing
- Test stand system troubleshooting
- Support the development and application of the test stand control systems
- Prepare and lead test stand Test Readiness Reviews and post-test Data Reviews
- Assist mechanics in integrating components and assemblies onto the propulsion test stand
- Test propulsion components and/or assemblies to prepare for integrated ground testing
- Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete tasking
- Regular and comprehensive communication to the Propulsion Test group lead
- Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
Benefits
- 9/80 schedule
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
