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. To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Sr- or Staff-level GNC Engineer to participate in the development of hypersonic flight control systems.

Requirements

verification, and test execution for hypersonic vehicle flight control systems. This position will include evaluation of a broad range of technical data.

Development of hypersonic plant modeling and analysis tools Creation of Algorithm Description Documents (ADDs) to document GNC designs Perform analyses to verify algorithm designs meet

Contributions to aspects of the overall flight control system design, development, implementation, integration, and test Development of engineering tools, as needed, to complete the tasking Regular and comprehensive communication to the Vehicle Management System and GNC Leads Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments Travel, as needed, to support the department

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.

) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable Position based in Mojave, CA Travel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be 5% #hypersonicprogram #software Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Development and evaluation of advanced algorithms to satisfy Guidance, Navigation, and Control

Fundamental knowledge and understanding of flight dynamics Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within business goals Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

Required Qualifications

: Must demonstrate the ability to perform combinations of the Essential

Preferred Qualifications

: Aircraft, missile, and/or launch vehicle development experience Guidance algorithm synthesis, implementation, and analysis Control, autopilot design and analysis Navigation algorithm synthesis, implementation, and analysis Dynamic system modeling of fixed wing, missile, and/or hypersonic vehicles Flight control algorithm