Systems Engineer
Stratolaunch
About this role
Stratolaunch is seeking a senior or staff-level Systems Engineer to support expendable air-launched hypersonic vehicles. The role involves full lifecycle systems engineering, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and interfacing with customers.
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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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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
$121k – $206k
per year