Materials and Process Engineer
Company: Stratolaunch
Location: Mojave
Posted on: May 6, 2022
Job Description:
Position Summary
Stratolaunch is developing an air-launch platform to contribute to
high speed research and development. The goal of Stratolaunch is to
use the air-launch platform for enabling technologies that may not
exist otherwise. Stratolaunch has the potential for creating
technology development opportunities for commercial, philanthropic
and governmental organizations to collect rich and actionable data
and drive advancements in science, research, and technology.To
achieve these great efforts, Stratolaunch needs a Materials and
Process Engineer to contribute to composite materials development.
This includes researching and developing composite materials and
joints, generating detailed test plans and reports, and creating
material processes for the shop and engineering to use.
Additionally, this person will contribute to allowable database
development for our composite materials. This candidate will
implement technology upgrades that improve the competitive basis of
the Stratolaunch architecture. You must be comfortable with
component/system development and integration. This position will
include evaluation of a broad range of technical data. Candidates
must have an aerospace development background and relevant
experience in aerospace systems integration.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Evaluate new materials used in the Stratolaunch architecture,
with a primary focus on high temperature composite materials and a
secondary focus on low-temp composite materials
- Execute composite material testing for various elements of the
Stratolaunch architecture - both laminate and joint testing; both
high and low temp
- Generate test plans and reports for composite material and
joint tests
- Modify and maintain composite processing guidelines for
engineering and the shop
- Contribute to modifications of the Stratolaunch composite
materials databases
- Provide guidance to fellow engineers on composite materials
selection
- Help develop process qualification and inspection standards for
vehicle fabrication and assembly
- Troubleshoot composite processing issues with the shop and
engineering and assist in dispositioning those issues
- Contribute to the transition of the Mojave facilities from an
aircraft manufacturing site to a high speed vehicle processing
facility
- Regular and comprehensive communication to the M&P Lead on
a weekly and monthly basis
- Evaluate risks and risk mitigation plans to determine if the
risks are appropriate and risk mitigations are adequate
- Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems
- Travel, as needed, to support the company
- Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment
of commitmentsQualificationsTo 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
- Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these
disciplines: high temperature composite materials, composite
materials database development, composite materials testing,
composite structures design and analysis
- Experience with low temperature pre-preg composite
materials
- Experience with pre-preg layups and/or wet tie joint
assemblies
- Facilitation skills and ability to communicate technical
challenges and guidance to varied audiences to present technical
solutions and resolve questions
- Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking
to fit within the business goals
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing prioritiesPreferred
- Experience with high temp composite materials
- Composite material database development
- Composite materials testing experience
- Experience with composite structures design and analysis
- Hands-on experience with composite structure fabrication,
including M&P coupons
- TS Security clearanceRequired computer skills
- CAD (CATIA or Solidworks)
- MS Office (Word, Excel,
Outlook)Education/experience/certifications
- Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited institution, OR
significant applicable experienceSpecial remarks regarding work
environment
- Travel estimated to be approximately
- Position is based in Mojave, CAApplicants 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law:
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Keywords: Stratolaunch, Lancaster , Materials and Process Engineer, Engineering , Mojave, California
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