Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.
Stratolaunch is seeking a level I, II, or Sr-level Avionics Engineer to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of hypersonic aircraft avionics systems, with a focus in Telemetry (TM). This role includes collaborating with other system owners to understand test requirements and operations support needs for multiple test ranges.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to instrumentation, network, & telemetry (data) system requirements development, architecture design, testing, & operation for local and extended range missions.
- Support flight operations by ensuring data system assets are prepared for flight test.
- Assist in the selection of and harness design for sensors, data acquisition units, computers, network switches, and other equipment.
- Manage and configure the aircraft instrumentation system to provide real time data for mission monitoring and logged data for post-flight analysis.
- Support the development and maintenance of software tools as required, including configuration management, simulation, deployment, and analysis tools.
- Determine, document, and manage subsystem requirements for each new configuration.
- Develop and support instrumentation, network, & telemetry tests as required.
- Support integration testing such as power checks, sensor calibration, and equipment checkout.
- Collaborate with design engineers, network engineers, and technicians to accomplish goals.
- Prepare data system material for design reviews, flight readiness reviews, and post-operation reviews.
- 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications :
Experience in Telemetry, Instrumentation, or Network engineering in an operational or regulated test environment.Experience with Ethernet networking and familiarity with TCP, UDP, multicasting, etc.Experience with integrating data acquisition instrumentation (Analog, discrete, and digital protocols such as ARINC 429, etc) from distributed systems with mission control software.Knowledge of RF devices such as transmitters, receivers, encoders / decoders, or similar.Experience with data acquisition systems and dataloggers.Experience writing system requirements.Ability to acquire and maintain a security clearance.Preferred Qualifications :
Flight test program instrumentation system experience.Aircraft and / or launch vehicle development experience.Experience with configuring and monitoring RF telemetry components for end-to-end testing (encode, transmit, receive, decode).Knowledge of IRIG 106 CH4, Ch 10, CH 7 or other telemetry standards.Hands-on aircraft build, piloting, and flight test experience.Experience with requirements management tools such as JAMA or Doors.Mission Control Room console experience.Active TS / SCI security clearance.Required Computer Skills :
Expertise with at least one programming language, including but not limited to C / C++ / C#, Python.Familiarity with continuous integration toolchains such as Jenkins or Bamboo.Experience with source control systems such as git.Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio).Preferred Computer Skills :
Experience with relational, document and time-series databases.Experience with Curtiss-Wright or Safran Data Acquisition Units.Experience with continuous integration toolchains such as Jenkins or Bamboo.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Level I ($98,000-$128,700) : Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited institution and 0-2 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.Level II ($117,000-$153,500) : Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.Sr-Level ($152,500-$200,000) : Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.WORK ENVIRONMENT & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Position on-site in Mojave, CA.Travel as needed to support the department; travel estimated at less than 10%.Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.401(k) with 50% company match per contributed dollar, up to $11,500.This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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