Structural Engineer

Stratolaunch • Mojave, CA

1d • Onsite

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.

This position will focus on the integration, testing, and maintenance of the Talon-A hypersonic aircraft structure. The role involves conceptualizing components, sizing and analyzing them, generating CAD models, creating margin reports, performing detailed design, and supporting manufacturing. Additionally, the Structural Engineer will support the Talon-A structures lead with team guidance and mentorship. You will be responsible for contributing to the vehicle’s structural technical performance, meeting design and mission requirements, resolving technical challenges, and implementing technology upgrades to enhance the competitive basis of the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle architecture.

Requirements

• Ability to analyze your designs using hand calculations and FEM
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling of parts and assemblies
• Experience with composite part fabrication and manufacturing methods
• Experience with composite tooling methods
• Experience with aerospace fasteners and specs
• Experience with drafting and GD&T
• Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns
• Ability to take direction, work relatively independently, 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 tools – NX, CATIA or Solidworks
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace-grade hardware and mechanical design best practices
• Experience with ground test hardware, including releasing engineering definition and developing work instructions
• Experience with bonded and wet tied composite structures
• Experience with FEMAP, Nastran
• Experience with generating loads
• Experience with metallic design and manufacturing
• Experience with component-level or subsystem level test planning and execution
• Experience with static structural testing
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Configuration management systems -- Jira

Responsibilities

• Participate in aerospace structural design efforts
• Perform detailed design of various structural components, leading to release of engineering work orders
• Size and analyze components to meet program structural requirements, including writing margin reports
• Design various secondary/support structure for mounting components
• Select material systems and construction techniques that meet project objectives
• 3D CAD model parts and assemblies
• Work with engineering technicians and the shop to fabricate and assemble your designs
• Resolve technical challenges as they arise for Talon-A and its integration with the carrier aircraft
• Support Talon-A Structures Lead with team guidance and mentorship
• Regular and comprehensive communication to project leads
• Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
• Travel, as needed, to support the company
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees