Join Stratolaunch as a Propulsion Test Engineer (Level-II or Senior) to lead ground qualification testing of rocket engine propulsion systems. You will be responsible for the entire hardware lifecycle, from concept design through integration and test, while supporting critical test operations from the control room.
What You'll Do
- Serve as Test Conductor for hot-fire ground tests.
- Manage the propulsion test stand data acquisition system and component calibration.
- 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.
- Perform 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.
- Maintain regular and comprehensive communication with the Propulsion Test group lead.
What We're Looking For
- Experience conducting test operations as an engineer in the control room and directing 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.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit business goals.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Nice to Have
- Rocket engine testing experience.
- Experience working with fluid systems.
- Test Conductor experience.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Technical Stack
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools: Siemens NX (preferred), CATIA, or Solidworks.
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Programming: Matlab.
- Programming: Simulink/Simscape.
- National Instruments LabVIEW/VeriStand.
- National Instruments Data Acquisition.
- Familiarity with configuration management systems: Jira (preferred).
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Propulsion Test group lead.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: Level-II ($101,000-$146,500); Sr.-level ($120,500-$158,000).
- 9/80 work 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.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Mojave, CA.
Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.
