Environmental Test Systems Engineer (LabVIEW)
Designs and runs environmental tests (vibration, thermal, EMC) for avionics and hypersonic vehicle components using LabVIEW, Python, and industry standards like DO-160.
- Compensation
- $101K–$206K / yr
- Location
- Mojave, California, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Knowledge of, and experience with, one or more of these disciplines: electrical engineering, software engineering, avionics, experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration
- Fundamental knowledge and understanding of environmental component level tests
- Experience integrating launch vehicle or aircraft electrical systems
- Experience or knowledge of designing test instrumentation systems
- Experience reviewing electrical and mechanical schematics
- Strong communication skills to share technical challenges and guidance with test stakeholders
- Ability to work on own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within business goals and schedule
- Complex aerospace system development
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Nice to have
- Environmental acceptance and qualification testing experience
- Experience developing test system software
- Experience with full life cycle of data acquisition from instrumentation selection to data processing
- Experience with testing of RF components such as RF transmitters, GPS systems, RF cabling, and RF antennas
- Knowledge and experience performing EMC testing per MIL-STD-461 or similar
- Knowledge of RCC-319-19, DO-160, SMC-S-16 or similar test standards
- Experience with NI cRIO, cDAQ platforms for data collection and test automation
- Experience with Curtiss-Wright KAM-500 DAS and IADS data processing software for data acquisition
- Experience developing digital test procedures
- Experience using SolidWorks or CAD software
- Experience using Capital, Zuken or other electrical wiring software
Full description
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.
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking an level II or Sr-level Test Engineer, to support the environmental test team. This position includes environmental and functional testing of various components that contribute to the development and flight of the Talon air-launched, hypersonic vehicle programs through all aspects of the test program (ground and air support equipment and flight test). You will contribute the test planning, execution, failure analysis, and overall validation of the hypersonic vehicle systems with a focus on avionics components. This position will include participating in coordination, scheduling, and testing of a broad range of components.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create environmental test plans, procedures, and reports to satisfy internal and external test requirements
- Participate in environmental tests, both onsite and offsite
- Support of test execution via scheduling and travel to test houses, as required
- Contribute to and perform failure analysis and generate recovery plans for test failures
- Maintain and operate environmental test equipment such as vibration tables and thermal chambers
- Design new environmental test instrumentation systems and support its operation
- Support operations of existing environmental test instrumentation systems
- Knowledge and understanding of test and environmental standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.
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: electrical engineering, software engineering, avionics, experimental aircraft and/or launch vehicle integration
- Fundamental knowledge and understanding of environmental component level tests