Principal Integrated Test Lead

Company: Stratolaunch
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Engineering Mojave, California Seattle, Washington Stratolaunch is developing hypersonic vehicles to support various Department of Defense and commercial applications. Stratolaunch seeks an Integrated Test Lead to own the Stratolaunch Integrated Test Plan along with specific Stratolaunch flight test activities. Candidates must have a strong hypersonics background, preferably with experience in hypersonics testing. Experience with aerospace vehicle design and test operations across the speed range from subsonic to hypersonic is highly desired. As the Integrated Test Lead, you will accept a critical role in achieving new milestones in aviation, and enable development of high-speed test vehicles to be air-launched from the Stratolaunch Carrier Aircraft. You will provide effective leadership as the focal point for high-speed vehicle test planning and execution, including responsibility for integrating the Stratolaunch flight and ground elements to achieve significant company milestones. You should possess considerable experience in test vehicle configuration control, test planning and resourcing, and conducting disciplined, effective developmental flight test, or similar experience in a technically demanding environment. As a key member of the Stratolaunch team, you will have an essential role in meeting our ambitious company objectives. You must establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues on a small, agile design-to-flight team. You will be challenged with bringing unique and complex aircraft from initial airworthiness to operational use, at a company that believes in giving our team members the authority and responsibility to succeed. Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the test strategy and objectives, test plans, test procedures, and test cards for ground and flight testing of the Talon-A vehicle
• Coordinate closely with vehicle engineering teams to define the test and data requirements, and identify system safety or operational concerns
• Coordinate closely with multiple vehicle crew chiefs and ground support personnel to ensure operational priorities are understood and met
• Prepare materials for Test Readiness Review activities as the representative for Integrated Architecture
• Identify test hazards and develop mitigation actions
• Provide key inputs to FAA launch licensing and government test range coordination efforts
• Participate in payload customer meetings
• Help resolve technical challenges, as required
• Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
• Support the preparation of business proposals to the US Government and industry
• Travel, as needed, to support the company
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments Qualifications
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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
    • Technical aerospace leadership or experience, including supervision and training in an operations and test environment
    • Ability to analyze and prioritize tasks on their own initiative, and drive projects to completion, to fit within overall business goals
    • Ability to lead a small team, make decisions, communicate requirements, and quickly adapt to changing priorities
    • Previous experience with experimental aircraft, launch vehicles, or spacecraft, technical and safety review boards, and configuration control methods
    • Experience with hypersonic testing
    • Knowledge of risk management or safety management systems
    • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Be able to work irregular hours and work days, and travel periodically
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance Preferred
      • Active security clearance
      • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
      • Relevant vehicle performance analysis tools Education/experience/certifications
        • Bachelor's degree (BS) in engineering, physics, or mathematics from an accredited institution and 20-plus years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience Special remarks regarding work environment
          • Travel estimated to be approximately 20% or less Applicants must be a US citizen or Green Card holder to be considered for this role.
            Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees' and applicants' time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. You have been redirected to a Stratolaunch job page

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