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.

Stratolaunch is seeking an experienced engineer for the Materials and Processes (M&P) service center. The M&P service center resides in the Engineering Department and supports product realization at Stratolaunch through expertise and test capabilities in the areas of material science, materials test, materials specification development, and process specification development. A successful candidate will have demonstrated technical expertise that spans M&P theory, testing, and aerospace system development.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Support development and maintenance of material specification databases
Support development of material process specifications
Support development of manufacturing process specifications. Relevant examples include welding, heat treatment, additive manufacturing, machining, and composite laminating, curing, and bonding.
Lead qualification testing of process specifications to ensure reliability and repeatability
Support programs and other stakeholders as a M&P subject matter expert (e.g. non-advocate technical reviewer, peer reviewer, proposal writing)
Support service center leader with collaborating with program technical leaders to balance technical rigor with programmatic constraints and effectively manage risk related to M&P (e.g. material selection for new designs, NC dispositions)
Support execution of M&P related IRAD projects
Support root cause analysis: Lead failure analysis investigations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to conduct nonconformance reviews for production issues. Identify root cause and define corrective actions to prevent future failures.

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:

In-depth understanding of material properties, characterization techniques, and failure mechanisms (e.g. composites, metallics, ceramics, coatings, adhesives)
Extensive knowledge of materials for high-temperature aerospace application
Extensive knowledge of various manufacturing processes, such as composite processing, welding, bonding, heat treatment, and surface finishing
Familiarity with industry material data standards (e.g., MMPDS, ASTM) and regulatory specifications
Expertise in the design of experiments and the development of material specification databases
Experience developing process specifications
Experience in a M&P laboratory setting
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact with customers and/or external stakeholders
Experience with low temperature pre-preg composite materials, including layups and/or wet tie joint assemblies Demonstrated experience applying analytical and critical thinking skills to solve multi-disciplinary, open-ended engineering problems
Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOW security clearance

Required Computer Skills:

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
CAD

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing operations ranging from prototype work to low-rate production
Experience supporting hypersonic development programs
Experience with aerospace propulsion systems
Experience with thermal protection systems
Experience with additive manufacturing