Structural/Mechanical Engineer II

Stratolaunch • Mojave, CA

1d • $94,000 - $119,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Stratolaunch is seeking a Mechanical/Structural Engineer II to support development of an air-launched hypersonic flight vehicle. The position involves conceptualizing, sizing, and analyzing components; generating CAD models of parts and assemblies; creating margin reports; performing detailed design; and supporting manufacturing. The engineer will also support the Talon-A structures lead with team guidance and mentorship, contributing to the vehicle’s structural technical performance by helping meet design and mission requirements, resolving technical challenges, and implementing technology upgrades.

The role is based onsite at Mojave Air & Spaceport in Mojave, California, and follows a 9/80 schedule. Travel may be required to support the company and is estimated to be less than 5%. The position may involve operating company vehicles as part of assigned duties. Level II compensation is listed as $94,000–$119,300; base salary and leveling are established case by case.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience with 3D CAD modeling and preliminary sizing of parts and assemblies.
• 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 ownership, work independently, and prioritize tasks to fit business goals.
• Demonstrated engineering judgment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution and 2–5 years of engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer-aided design skills.
• MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace design.
• Experience with rapid development of prototype or experimental flight vehicles.
• Experience working directly with the shop to optimize designs for manufacturing and assembly.
• Ability to analyze designs using hand calculations and FEM.
• Experience with metallic and composite design and fabrication.
• Active security clearance.
• Experience with NX.
• Experience with configuration management systems such as Jira.

Responsibilities

• Participate in aerospace structural and mechanical design efforts.
• Perform detailed design of structural components through release of engineering work orders.
• Select material systems and construction techniques that meet project objectives.
• Create 3D CAD models of parts and assemblies.
• Work with engineering technicians and the shop to fabricate and assemble designs.
• Communicate regularly and comprehensively with 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.
• Contribute to the vehicle’s structural technical performance, including meeting design and mission requirements, resolving technical challenges, and implementing technology upgrades.

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: Mid Level