Stratolaunch
Flight Test Engineer
About this role
Stratolaunch is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to oversee the development and execution of flight tests for hypersonic aircraft systems. The role involves leading a mission control team, creating test plans, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations in a dynamic testing environment.
What you'll do
- Lead the mission control room team during flight tests
- Develop test plans and schedules
- Ensure safe conduct of flight and ground tests
- Coordinate resources for flight test missions
- Mentor junior engineers in flight test execution
- Analyze test data and manage vehicle limitations
What they're looking for
- Aerospace technical experience
- Team leadership
- Task prioritization
- Engineering data analysis
- Risk management knowledge
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptability to changing priorities
- Familiarity with flight test programs
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with innovative hypersonic technology
- Dynamic and agile work environment
- Mentorship opportunities
- Exposure to national security advancements
- Travel opportunities for mission planning
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Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch develops reusable air-launched hypersonic vehicles and testbeds, including the Talon-A platform, designed to operate at Mach 5+ speeds. The company is hiring engineers across aerodynamics, structures, payloads, environmental testing, and avionics systems to support hypersonic vehicle design, integration, testing, and flight operations.
- Website
- stratolaunch.com