Mechanical Engineer

**POSITION SUMMARY** 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, Sr, or Staff-level Mechanical Engineer to support design, analysis, integration, testing, and flight test of mechanical packaging of avionics components for a hypersonic air-launched vehicle development program. This position will include collaborating with other system owners to understand requirements and engineer solutions. You must be comfortable owning your responsibilities and supporting your design through the entire design life cycle – from concept through integration and test. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES** + Own the design and build, and support component level testing, of mechanical hardware for avionics components + Perform structural and thermal calculations and analyses of electrical and mechanical components, assemblies, and interface connections (e.g. brackets, fastened joints) + Support CAD modeling of wiring harnesses + Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete tasking + Spec and order hardware, as required, to fabricate your designs + Create component and assembly drawings for all hardware + Assist mechanics in integrating all components and assemblies onto the vehicle + Support environmental test team with vibration and thermal testing, as needed + Regular and comprehensive communication to the program Airframe and Avionics Leads + Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments **QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Required Qualifications:** + Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: mechanical design, structural engineering, thermal analysis, kinematics, component or assembly level mechanical testing, electrical and/or instrumentation experience + Experience with aerospace-grade hardware and mechanical design best practices + Experience with avionics mechanical packaging design + Experience with avionics mechanical packaging analysis (basic static, modal, and thermal) + Experience with ground test hardware, including releasing engineering definition and developing work instructions + Ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to explain rationale and/or resolve concerns + Ability to work on their own initiative + Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities + Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance **Required Computer Skills:** + Computer Aided Design tools – NX (strongly preferred) or Solidworks + MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) **Preferred** **Qualifications** **:** + Experience with metal component design, both billet machined components and weldments + Experience modeling wiring harnesses in 3D CAD **Preferred Computer Skills:** + Programming – Matlab or Python + Structural analysis software – FEMAP/NASTRAN (preferred) + Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred) **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** + Level II : Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience + Sr-level: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience + Staff-level: Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience **Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable** + Position based in Mojave, CA. + Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be