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Senior Payload Systems Engineer - Mechanical & Materials Integration

StratolaunchMojave, CA
On-site Full-time $120.5K/yr - $206K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Essential Responsibilities:Oversee and contribute to the integration of payload mechanical, structural, and materials requirements. Collaborate with integration and test engineers, program leadership, and customers to define and execute vehicle payload integration, testing, and data collection activities. Develop and track requirements to ensure alignment with customer specifications. Ensure comprehensive testing of vehicle payloads to meet customer expectations. Engage in test planning, conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), execute tests, troubleshoot vehicles, and review post-test data. Architect and optimize methodologies for data review and analysis along with associated tools. Set and uphold standards for test planning and documentation. Coordinate efforts internally with a multidisciplinary team and externally with customers. Exemplify honesty, responsibility, and integrity throughout the fulfillment of commitments. Qualifications & Skills:To successfully perform this role, candidates should meet the following qualifications:

About the job

About Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch accelerates technology development with operationally realistic testing at speeds above Mach 5. Using reusable, air-launched Talon testbeds, the team provides cost-effective access to hypersonic environments. These platforms deliver vital flight data that supports system validation and helps speed up technology deployment. Stratolaunch works closely with clients to advance capabilities that strengthen national security.

Role Overview

The Senior Payload Systems Engineer - Mechanical & Materials Integration will lead and support the mechanical, structural, and materials requirements for Talon-A hypersonic vehicle payloads. This position focuses on vehicle integration and testing, with a strong emphasis on structural and materials engineering. The engineer will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, program managers, and payload customers to ensure successful payload integration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support mechanical, structural, and materials integration for Talon-A payloads
  • Oversee vehicle integration and testing activities
  • Collaborate with engineering teams, program management, and customers

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in vehicle integration and testing
  • Strong background in structural and materials engineering
  • Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients

Location

Mojave, CA

About Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch is at the forefront of hypersonic technology, focusing on accelerating innovation through practical testing methods. By providing advanced testing capabilities and critical flight data, we are committed to enhancing national security and driving technological advancements.

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