Jobs in Mojave, CA

About the role

As a Flight Test Engineer , you will enable development and successful flight testing of Stratolaunch’s hypersonic aircraft systems. You will provide effective leadership in the control room as a Test Conductor, or other lead position, during flight test and air-launch test missions. You will have an active leadership role in developing test plans and schedules, mission procedure documentation, and compliance with approved launch license procedures .

What you'll bring

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Technical aerospace experience, including training in a technical discipline.
• Ability to analyze and prioritize tasks on their own initiative, and drive projects to completion, to fit within overall business goals.
• Ability to lead a small team, make decisions, communicate requirements, and quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Previous experience with new, experimental, or modified aircraft, launch vehicles or spacecraft, technical and safety review boards, and configuration control methods.
• Experience with engineering and test data analysis tools such as IADS and MATLAB.
• Knowledge of risk management or safety management systems.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading flight test programs.
• Be able to work irregular hours and workdays, and travel periodically.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits