POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expert on Talon-A hypersonic vehicle environmental test load levels (vibration, shock, thermal, and EMI)
• Utilize thermal and dynamic models and/or coordinate with thermal and dynamic analysts to review analyses predictions
• Ensure that Talon-A vehicles are instrumented appropriately to capture data to validate and/or update the environmental test plan (ETP)
• Review flight data (temperature, shock, vibration) to ensure the ETP is consistent with flight data
• Track status of all Talon-A LRU acceptance and qualification tests and report status to chief engineer
• Ensure all Talon LRUs are acceptance tested and delivered to the manufacturing team on-time for integration
• Track components to be tested in-house and coordinate with environmental test team to update ETP and prioritize component testing as necessary
• Ensure all qualification units are on-hand and ready for delta qualification testing if necessary
• Regular and comprehensive communication to the Talon-A Chief Engineer
• Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments
• Travel, as needed, to support the department

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: aerospace, structural, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering, experimental aircraft, launch vehicle integration, and/or flight testing
• Knowledge and understanding of test and environmental standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Coordination experience with multiple teams
• Ability to update configuration control/tracking software
• Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical challenges and guidance to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns
• 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

• Environmental testing experience
• Data acquisition and data processing experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Programming with Matlab, Python, or equivalent
• Familiarity with FEMAP & NASTRAN
• Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Sr Level ($104,000-$155,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution with 5-10 years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Staff Level ($127,000-$195,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution with 10-20 years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Principal Level ($154,000-$246,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution with 20 years of experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience

• Position based in Mojave, CA
• Travel, as needed, to support the department.  Travel estimated to be <5%

• Relocation eligible to local area – Mojave, CA
• 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 the IRS annual limit
• Tuition reimbursement