Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking an level I, II, or Sr -level Electrical Engineer. This position is responsible for design, development, meeting requirements, performing verification activities, and test execution for the carrier aircraft and/or hypersonic vehicle electronics, with an emphasis on electrical power systems. You must be comfortable with component/system development and integration. Candidates must have an aerospace development background and relevant experience in aerospace systems integration.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Support electrical design, including working with existing systems and making modifications, as needed
Use of standard aircraft components to create control, data, signal, and power circuits
Support aircraft electrical technology development including developing the requirements, capabilities, and implementing a development plan
Create wiring diagrams and harness diagrams for electrical systems
Peer review, provide necessary feedback, and approve wiring diagrams and harness diagrams
Represent the electrical systems in mission control, continuing console operator duties and contributing to flight test activities
Develop electrical system requirement verification activities
Perform electrical system test verification activities
Perform design and/or analysis to support component development
Support test procedure development and test execution
Write interface control documents (ICDs) and support integrated testing
Develop engineering tools, as needed, to complete their tasking
Regular and comprehensive communication to the Talon-A Launch System Avionics Lead on a weekly and monthly basis
Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: electrical engineering, avionics, aircraft and/or hypersonic vehicle integration
Knowledge of EWIS standards for electrical component hookups
Experience architecting, maintaining, and debugging electrical power systems (28VDC & 115VAC, 400Hz)
Experience writing test procedures and reports
Experience with aerospace relays such as MIL-PRF-83536 (or equivalent)
Experience creating and maintaining wiring harness diagrams
Familiarity with aircraft power components such as TRUs, circuit breakers, and bus feeds
Experience with technical aerospace leadership, including working with sub-contractors
Experience with requirements development, with a focus on electrical interface management
Experience with risk management
Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns
Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with government agencies
Experience with hypersonic programs
Experience performing Electrical…