Carrier Aircraft Chief Engineer

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. Stratolaunch is seeking a Chief Engineer to be the technical owner of our growing fleet of launch platform aircraft, which includes the Spirit of Mojave, a 747-400, and Roc, the largest aircraft by wingspan in the world. In this role you will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams to support modification, maintenance, and operation of our experimental test aircraft in support of air-launched hypersonic testing. The ideal candidate is a demonstrated leader and team player with significant experience across experimental aircraft and air-launch platforms, possessing a breadth of technical expertise across aircraft systems, aircraft certification, store certification, maintenance, and operations. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Accountable for the technical data packages for Stratolaunch owned launch platforms, including technical baselines and change control. Partner with the Launch Platform Program Manager to ensure launch platform readiness for test operations and execute aircraft modification programs Apply Systems Engineering principles to control scope, manage risk, and drive quality technical execution within the Launch Platform service center Partner with internal hypersonic vehicle programs and external customers to execute store integration and certification efforts with Stratolaunch aircraft Partner with the Maintenance and Operations organizations to achieve experimental aircraft certifications Support test planning and execution as required (ground and flight) Support business proposals and planning for new launch platform prog