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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Stratolaunch, LLC - **Location:** Mojave, CA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Microsoft Outlook, Configuration Management, Computer Programming, Databases, SolidWorks (CAD), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Requirements Analysis, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Jama (Software) - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ee11609c-d1e9-4282-a8ba-bf10aba0fa8c ## About the Role 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., * Experience working in small, dynamic engineering teams where each member often has multiple responsibilities * Previous test experience (e.g. vehicle integration testing, ground testing, and/or flight testing) * Familiarity with aerospace systems such as avionics, instrumentation, software, fluid systems, liquid rockets, and/or structures * Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities * Excellent written & verbal communication * Ability to acquire and maintain a security clearance, * MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) * Familiarity with CAD (Solidworks preferred) * Familiarity with configuration management systems such as Jira * Familiarity with requirement management systems such as Jama, Cameo, DOORS, etc., * Experience as a Test Conductor * Experience contributing to the systems engineering content for a major technical review such as System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review or Critical Design Review * Experience maintaining aerospace industry standards for vehicle configuration and changes * Experience with air-launched supersonic/hypersonic vehicle development * Experience with technical risk identification, management, and mitigation * Experience defining, managing, and verifying requirements for hypersonic vehicles with hot-structure airframes * Current DOD Secret security clearance Preferred Skills: * Experience programming (Matlab, Python) * Experience with CAD (Solidworks preferred) * Experience with configuration management systems such as Jira * Experience with requirement management systems such as Jama, Cameo, DOORS, etc., * Level I ($83,000-$120,500): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 0-2 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience * Level II ($101,079-$146,500): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience * Sr. Level ($120,500-$158,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience * Staff Level ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable * This position is located in Mojave, CA * Travel estimated to be <10% in support of the program ## Description * Collaborates with the systems engineering, test team responsible engineers, and program leadership to define and implement vehicle integration and test activities * Develops and executes hardware-in-the-loop and on-vehicle test procedures * Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to produce and maintain an up-to-date test objective database * Ensures vehicle is tested in a manner to meet vehicle requirements * Participates in test planning, Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), test execution, vehicle troubleshooting and post-test data reviews * Architects and optimizes data review methodology, as well as data review and data analysis tools * Understands connections and dependences between subsystems * Sets standards for test planning and documentation and ensure those standards are met * Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, and integrity in the fulfillment of commitments ## Related Videos - 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