Harness Engineer
$101k - $147k USD
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, Sr-, or Staff-level Harness Engineer to support the development and improvement of air-launched, hypersonic flight vehicle avionics systems and units for manufacturability, assembly, and test. This position requires working within a multi-disciplined group of engineers to generate requirements, design, analyze, manufacture, test, and integrate avionics systems.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to and work with a diverse team of mechanical, avionics, and manufacturing engineers
- Perform and/or support requirements development or maturation for wire harnesses
- Wire harness architecture, layout, and design
- Create production drawings and work closely with machine shops and production teams to ensure designs are manufacturable
- Coordinate procurement internally and externally with suppliers
- Develop harness specifications and test procedures
- Support and oversee harness installation and functional testing
- Support manufacturing technicians with troubleshooting
- Support test planning, perform failure analysis, and support hardware and software qualification and flight testing.
- Develop and optimize packaging processes to improve yield and reliability, setting process monitors and pass/fail metrics.
- Prepare content for, and present at, design and test readiness reviews
- Regular and comprehensive communication to program Avionics, Structures and Manufacturing Lead, as appropriate
- Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility 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 Qualifications:
- Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines (in order of priority): wire harness design, mechanical design, avionics manufacturing, mechanical manufacturing, and/or aircraft systems
- Significant experience with electronics/avionics harness design and construction
- Experience with hands-on fabrication in an aerospace environment
- Experience transitioning prototype programs into Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP)
- Ability to read and interpret wire schematics drawings
- Experience with technical aerospace work, including working with vendors
- Experience with risk management and critical path workflow
- Experience working in small engineering teams where each member often has multiple responsibilities
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- Ability to work on your own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to acquire and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMA) improvement effort
- Experience with Material Review Board (MRB)
- Experience reading, writing, interpreting, and/or redlining work orders
- Experience Troubleshooting
- Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
- Experience with hypersonic and/or supersonic vehicle development
- Experience with air-launched vehicle development
- Experience with composite structures design, analysis, and manufacturing
- Active S, TS, and/or SCI security clearance
Required Computer Skills:
- 3D CAD experience (Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred, Solidworks)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
- Configuration management systems such as JIRA, GIT, JAMA, etc.
Preferred Computer Skills:
- Capital Software Suite or equivalent (Zuken, Altium, Rapid Harness, etc.)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Level II ($101,000-$146,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Sr-level ($120,500-$158,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Staff-level ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable
- Position based in Mojave, CA.
- Position may require alternative shift work and/or weekend work.
- Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be <5%
Benefits and our location(s):
- 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
This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.
Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks.
Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.
Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.
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. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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