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Materials & Process Engineer

Stratolaunch · Mojave, California, United States · On-site

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About Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch will employ a multi-stage booster to ensure access to multiple orbits. Backed by Space Capital.

About the role

Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.

What they're looking for

  • In-depth understanding of material properties, characterization techniques, and failure mechanisms (e.g. composites, metallics, ceramics, coatings, adhesives)
  • Extensive knowledge of materials for high-temperature aerospace application
  • Extensive knowledge of various manufacturing processes, such as composite processing, welding, bonding, heat treatment, and surface finishing
  • Familiarity with industry material data standards (e.g., MMPDS, ASTM) and regulatory specifications
  • Expertise in the design of experiments and the development of material specification databases
  • Experience developing process specifications
More about this role

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 an experienced engineer for the Materials and Processes (M&P) service center. The M&P service center resides in the Engineering Department and supports product realization at Stratolaunch through expertise and test capabilities in the areas of material science, materials test, materials specification development, and process specification development. A successful candidate will have demonstrated technical expertise that spans M&P theory, testing, and aerospace system development.

  • Support development and maintenance of material specification databases
  • Support development of material process specifications
  • Support development of manufacturing process specifications. Relevant examples include welding, heat treatment,...

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