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Sr. Mechanical/Structural 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

To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Sr. Mechanical/Structural Engineer to support the development of an air-launched hypersonic flight vehicle development program. This position will include conceptualizing components, sizing and analyzing components, generating CAD model parts and assemblies, creating margin reports, detailed design, and supporting the manufacturing effort. In addition, this position will support the Talon-A structures lead with team guidance and mentorship. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years of mechanical or aerostructures design engineering experience
  • Experience with structures design and manufacturing
  • Technical leadership experience
  • Experience with risk management
  • Experience working in small engineering teams where each member often has multiple responsibilities
  • Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
More about this role

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 a Sr. Mechanical/Structural Engineer to support the development of an air-launched hypersonic flight vehicle development program. This position will include conceptualizing components, sizing and analyzing components, generating CAD model parts and assemblies, creating margin reports, detailed design, and supporting the manufacturing effort. In addition, this position will support the Talon-A structures lead with team guidance and mentorship. You are responsible for contributing to the vehicle’s structural technical performance, including meeting design and mission...

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