Avionics Mechanical Design Engineer
Stratolaunch
About this role
Stratolaunch is seeking experienced mechanical engineers to support the development and improvement of air-launched hypersonic flight vehicle avionics systems. The role sits within a multidisciplinary engineering team based in Mojave, CA and supports the company’s mission of providing flight test data to validate system performance and enable rapid technology deployment. Candidates at Level II, Senior, or Staff levels are considered, with opportunities across development, test, and production phases.
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About Stratolaunch
stratolaunch.comStratolaunch is an aerospace company focused on advancing hypersonic technologies through specialized flight-test and air-launch services. It operates a unique twin‑fuselage carrier aircraft — the world’s largest airplane — that serves as a mobile platform for launching rockets and testing high‑speed vehicles in realistic atmospheric conditions. Stratolaunch offers flexible, rapid, and cost‑effective flight-test and launch capabilities to accelerate development for defense and commercial space customers. Its services aim to reduce program risk and shorten development timelines for hypersonic and space systems.
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1 month ago
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Nov 20, 2025
Stratolaunch secures new investment as pressure mounts to scale hypersonic flight testing
1 month ago
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About Stratolaunch
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$98k – $200k
per year
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