Lead AFSS Avionics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and subsystem-level testing of the AFSS and FTS
• Collaborate with range safety to review and approve AFSS and FTS documentation
• Support design, procurement, and build of AFSS Hardware in the Loop
• Contribute to flight test planning for integrated Stratolaunch missions
• Collaborate with range safety personnel to develop AFSS and FTS technical requirements
• Support design reviews throughout vehicle system development
• Evaluate and determine risks and risk mitigation plans
• Communicate technical progress to the Avionics Chief Engineer and FTS/AFSS PM

Requirements

• Experience with FTS and/or AFSS (receivers, batteries, safe and arm devices, ordnance, initiators)
• Experience architecting avionics system design with COTS or in-house hardware
• Experience working with and tailoring RCC-319 & RCC-324 requirements
• Experience with test planning, execution, and risk management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance
• Proficiency with Matlab or equivalent engineering programming tools
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and certifying safety-critical flight software (DO-178)
• Knowledge of RF system design, link budgets, and antenna placement
• Experience with computing languages such as C or C++
• Experience with AGI STK or HFSS
• Experience with air-launch programs or aircraft prototype development

Benefits

• 9/80 schedule
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match for 401(k) up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Their air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment.