Stratolaunch develops and operates reusable hypersonic aircraft while providing end-to-end hypersonic design, manufacturing, and flight-testing services for defense customers.
<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p>Stratolaunch <span data-contrast="none">is seeking a Chief Engineer to be a high-impact technical leader for hypersonic air vehicle programs. This position will be the top technical authority and conscience on their development program. This position is trusted to lead people, to develop and execute technical strategies for open-ended problems, manage risk, and to communicate successfully with internal and external customers. The ideal candidate is a demonstrated leader and team player with significant experience across aerospace platforms, possessing a breadth of technical expertise across aircraft systems, aircraft certification, store certification, maintenance, and operations. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Partner with Program Director/Managers and support functions to achieve successful customer program execution</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience acting as a program integrator/prime contractor </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Lead trade studies and make final technical decisions, requiring balance across a wide breadth of disciplines to</span> include: aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, structures, controls and aero-thermodynamics<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Apply Systems Engineering principles to control scope, manage risk, and drive quality technical execution </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Support test planning and execution as required (ground and flight)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Support business proposals and planning </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Facilitate successful technical meetings and reviews such as Engineering Review Board phase-gate technical</span> reviews. (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Create engineering staffing plans and identify skillset gaps in the team</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Effectively collaborate across the enterprise in support of business objectives and program execution</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrated success as an engineering team leader and experience balancing cost, schedule, and technical</span> performance considerations when making decisions<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrated proficiency as a front-line manager of technical employees</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience maintaining, modifying, or testing aerospace platforms</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Experience recruiting and hiring engineers</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to interact with customers and/or external stakeholders</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrated success applying analytical and critical thinking skills to solve multi-disciplinary, open-ended</span> technical problems<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment to achieve business goals</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="none">Demonstrated success as a Chief Engineer of development programs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":