Propulsion Engineer SRM

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, build, and test of propulsion flight and ground hardware
• Perform structural, fluid, and thermal analysis of mechanical components and assemblies
• Create component and assembly drawings for flight and ground test hardware
• Create and maintain work instructions to install flight hardware onto vehicles
• Assist mechanics in integrating components and assemblies onto aircraft or ground systems
• Test propulsion components and assemblies to prepare for integrated subsystem testing
• Manage engineering release schedules and maintain inventory tracking of critical components
• Communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to resolve concerns

Requirements

• Experience in solid rocket motor design, mechanical design, or structural engineering
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling of parts and assemblies
• Experience performing stress analysis
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from an accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience (for Staff-level) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating engineering drawings and work instructions
• Experience with fluid system design and testing
• Knowledge of oxygen systems and oxygen cleanliness
• Experience with component-level or subsystem level test planning and execution
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Proficiency in Solidworks, Matlab, or Python

Benefits

• 9/80 work schedule
• Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• 401(k) with 50% company match up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. We utilize air-launched, reusable Talon testbeds to enable routine access to the hypersonic environment, delivering critical flight data to advance national security and rapid technology deployment.