Stratolaunch accelerates the development of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. Our autonomous, air-launched Talon-A vehicles provide access to operationally realistic flight environments at speeds exceeding Mach 5, delivering critical data that helps customers validate system performance and advance technologies toward deployment. Our team brings together expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations to solve complex challenges and advance capabilities essential to national security.

A&P License Required

The Aircraft Maintenance and Systems Technician will be responsible for fabrication, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modifications on aircraft airframe, systems, and components. The candidate should thrive in a high paced environment and be comfortable with the design, development, and test life cycle of rapid aerospace R&D. As Stratolaunch expands our program base this person may be tasked to other, new projects and in the development of vehicles requiring the skills, knowledge and abilities utilized on this current project.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Installation, testing and maintenance of aircraft systems and components with typically zero workmanship defects including but not limited to:
Fuel systems and components
Hydraulic systems and components
Pneumatic systems and components
Electrical / Avionics systems and components
Engine systems and components
Airframe and aircraft structures
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations on aircraft to include inspections, repairs, Airworthiness directives, Modifications and troubleshooting.
Conduct thorough inspections of aircraft systems, components, and structures to identify any issues or potential problems.
Perform all line maintenance functions to include preflight, post flight, launch, and recovery of aircraft.
Ensure proper and timely entry of maintenance performed in the Aircraft Maintenance Discrepancy Log (MDL)
Able to Operate all power tools and equipment necessary to accomplish job assignments with an expert level of proficiency
Maintain aircraft in accordance with work instructions, the inspection plan and adhere to established standards such as AC 43-13, technical manuals, blueprints, or sketches for acceptable systems installation methods, techniques, and practices
Able to interpret and follow Electrical Schematics for the installation of avionics components.
Operate-related ground handling equipment utilized to service the aircraft when required
Able to work in confined spaces or heights greater than 25 feet as required
Able to effectively communicate and partner with Engineering in order to solve design/installation problems, reduce defects, and improve build time
Demonstrate the ability to perform in the capacity of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) applying expertise obtained through deep and broad industry knowledge acquired through years of experience or a combination of achieved higher education and related years of work experience within other companies.

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years’ experience in aircraft systems troubleshooting, fabrication, installation and maintenance preferred, Including multiple of the following:
Fuel systems and components
Hydraulic systems and components
Pneumatic systems and components
Electrical / Avionics systems and components
Engine systems and components
Airframe and aircraft structures
Experience with line maintenance functions to include preflight, post flight, launch, and recovery of aircraft.
Experience fabricating, maintaining, replacing, or modifying aircraft structure or sub-systems such as Sheetmetal experience; bending, riveting, fasteners, treatment of metal, or changing large LRU’s & subs system components such as flight control systems, landing gear systems, pneumatic systems, etc.
Strong understanding and Discipling in FOD and tool control
Detail oriented – strong attention to detail
Ability to solve problems and adapt quickly to changing priorities