Staff Stage Development Engineer, Vehicle Systems and Test

📋 Description

• Own Stage test campaigns end-to-end: Develop test plans with product owners, execute campaigns at Stennis, write test sequences, review data, sit console for hotfire tests, and work hands-on with hardware.
• Troubleshooting technical challenges in real-time; drive systems integration: Perform requirements decomposition, develop verification activities at vehicle/system/unit levels, and execute operational plans and CONOPs for test, hotfire, and launch campaigns.
• Balance risk and execution: Lead risk adjudication and mitigation planning while driving systems through qualification, acceptance, and hotfire test campaigns.
• Support cross-functional systems work: Subsystem troubleshooting, partner investigations, engine analysis/simulation, trade studies, and more.
• Travel to test and launch sites with flexibility for shifted schedules and weekend work during critical milestones.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical aptitude with basic understanding of Mechanical, Fluids, and Electrical engineering.
• Graduate degree in engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Act with ownership; high level of responsibility over outcomes.
• Proven experience in design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of complex aerospace systems.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
• Parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.
• More benefits and perks; details on the benefits page.