Propulsion Test Avionics Engineer
About The Position
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. To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a level II or Sr-level Avionics Engineer to support design, integration, test, and maintenance of software and avionics systems for the propulsion test stands for high-speed, air-launched aircraft. You will be mentored by and learn from a subject matter expert. An ideal candidates will have an aerospace development background and relevant experience in aerospace systems.
Requirements
- Knowledge of and experience with one or more of these disciplines: electrical engineering, avionics, electronics, software development, circuit design experience
- Experience with UDP/TCP and PCM
- Experience with integration of avionics wiring and hardware into an aerospace vehicle
- Experience with aerospace vehicle bring-up, including ground tests, flight tests, and system validation
- Experience with data acquisition and instrumentation (thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gages, pressure transducers)
- Experience creating and reviewing wiring diagrams and/or circuit schematics.
- Experience with electrical design analysis such as power budgets, thermal analysis, or RF budgets
- Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
- Complex aerospace system development
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance
- Experience in LabVIEW & Matlab
- Experience in C#/C/C++, Python, or equivalent
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting test activities from a control room environment
- Knowledge of flight termination systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance
- Experience with data acquisition systems such as National Instruments, ACRA, TTC, Safran, or equivalent
- Experience with IADS
- Familiarity with configuration management systems – JIRA, JAMA, Confluence, or equivalent
- Familiarity with Git source code management
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, analyze, integrate, and test avionics and electrical systems
- Maintain configuration control over major avionics system elements including wiring diagrams, 3D CAD, work orders, etc.
- Coordinate with other subsystem leads to develop requirements, test plans, and procedures
- Coordinate with engineers across a broad spectrum of disciplines to understand requirements and engineer technical solutions
- Perform analysis to gauge system design adequacy and performance to meet program requirements
- Create presentations and support design reviews throughout vehicle development
- Support ground and/or flight test, as required
- Evaluate risks and risk mitigation plans to determine if the risks and mitigations are appropriate
- Regular and comprehensive communication to the Avionics Lead on a weekly and monthly basis
- Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
- Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments
Benefits
- 9/80 schedule
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
