Payload Systems Engineer, Mechanical and Materials Integration

Stratolaunch(1 month ago)

Mojave, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$117,000 - $200,000Engineering

About this role

Stratolaunch is seeking a Senior/Staff Systems Engineer to support the Talon‑A air‑launched hypersonic vehicle payloads, focusing on mechanical, structural, and materials requirements and integration. The role partners with multidisciplinary engineering teams, program management, and external customers to ensure payloads meet mission and customer needs. The position is based in Mojave, CA and contributes to flight test activities and data delivery for hypersonic vehicle development.

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Required Skills

Systems Engineering
Mechanical Systems
Materials Engineering
System Integration
Requirements Management
Test Planning
Test Execution
Data Analysis
Vehicle Troubleshooting
CAD

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Qualifications

BS in Engineering
DOD Secret (Preferred)
Ability To Obtain Security Clearance

About Stratolaunch

stratolaunch.com

Stratolaunch 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.