Structural/Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Participate in aerospace structural design efforts
• Perform detailed design of various structural components and release engineering work orders
• Size and analyze components to meet program structural requirements and write margin reports
• Design secondary and support structures for mounting components
• Select material systems and construction techniques
• Create 3D CAD models for parts and assemblies
• Collaborate with engineering technicians and shop staff for fabrication and assembly
• Resolve technical challenges for Talon-A and carrier aircraft integration
• Support the Talon-A Structures Lead with team guidance and mentorship

Requirements

• Ability to analyze designs using hand calculations and FEM
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling of parts and assemblies
• Experience with composite part fabrication and manufacturing methods
• Experience with composite tooling methods
• Experience with aerospace fasteners and specifications
• Experience with drafting and GD&T
• Proficiency in NX, CATIA, or Solidworks
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace-grade hardware and mechanical design best practices
• Experience with ground test hardware and developing work instructions
• Experience with bonded and wet tied composite structures
• Experience with FEMAP or Nastran
• Experience with generating loads and static structural testing
• Experience with metallic design and manufacturing
• Experience with component or subsystem level test planning
• Active security clearance
• Experience with Jira

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.