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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.\nTo help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a level II or Sr-level Avionics Engineer to support design, integration, testing, and maintenance of hypersonic aircraft avionics systems. This role will have a focus in Telemetry (TM). This position will include collaborating with other system owners to understand test requirements and operations support needs for multiple test ranges. \nEssential Responsibilities\nContribute to instrumentation, network, & telemetry (data) system requirements development, architecture design, testing, & operation for local and extended range missions.\nSupport flight operations by ensuring data system assets are prepared for flight test.\nSupport the selection of and harness design for new sensors, data acquisition units, computers, network switches, and other equipment.\nManage and configure the aircraft instrumentation system to provide real time data for mission monitoring as well as logged data for post-flight analysis\nSupport the development and maintenance of software tools as required, including configuration management, simulation, deployment, and analysis tools.\nDetermine, document, and manage subsystem requirements for each new configuration\nDevelop and support instrumentation, network, & telemetry tests as required.\nSupport integration testing such as power checks, sensor calibration, and equipment checkout\nCollaborate with design engineers, network engineers, and technicians as required to accomplish goals.\nPrepare data system material to present at design reviews and flight readiness reviews and in post operation reviews.\nDemonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments.\nQualifications and Skills\nTo 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.\nRequired Qualifications\nExperience in Telemetry, Instrumentation, or Network engineering in an operational or regulated test environment.\nExperience with Ethernet networking and familiarity with TCP, UDP, multicasting, etc.\nExperience with integrating data acquisition instrumentation (Analog, discrete, and digital protocols such as ARINC 429, etc) from distributed systems with mission control software.\nKnowledgeable with RF devices such as transmitters, receivers, encoders/decoders, or similar\nExperience with data acquisition systems and dataloggers\nExperience writing system requirements\nExcellent written & verbal communication\nAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the SECRET or above level\nRequired Computer Skills\nExpertise with at least one programming languages, including but not limited to C/C++/C#, Python\nFamiliarity with continuous integration toolchains such as Jenkins or Bamboo\nExperience with source control systems, such as Git\nProficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Visio)\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with complex payload and/or guided systems\nExperience integrating a high Mach or hypersonic system onto a military platform\nFlight test program instrumentation system experience\nExperience designing & manufacturing aircraft harnesses\nAircraft and/or launch vehicle development experience\nExperience with configuring and monitoring RF telemetry components for end-to-end testing (encode, transmit, receive, decode)\nKnowledge of IRIG 106 CH4, Ch 10, CH 7 or other telemetry standards\nHands-on aircraft build, piloting, and flight test experience\nExperience with requirements management tools such as JAMA or Doors\nMission Control Room console experience\nActive TS/SCI security clearance\nPreferred Computer Skills\nExperience with relational, document and time-series databases\nExperience with Curtiss-Wright or Safran Data Acquisition Units\nExperience with continuous integration toolchains such as Jenkins or Bamboo\nEducation and Experience\nLevel II ($101,100-$146,500): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 2-5 years of engineering experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience\nSr 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\nSpecial remarks regarding work environment, if applicable\nPosition based in Mojave, CA\nTravel, as needed, to support the department. Travel estimated to be <10%\nBase salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.\nBenefits and our location(s) : \nHealthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)\nPaid Maternity and Parental Leave\n50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500\nTuition reimbursement\nThis position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.\nMojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95 miles north of Los Angeles. The area offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California's best attractions and landmarks. \nNot much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers. \nFood and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.\nStratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. 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