Staff Operations Engineer

Job overview

The Staff Operations Engineer role is onsite in Mojave, CA, with an annual salary range of $130,800–$150,000, a 9/80 schedule, and travel estimated at less than 20%. Stratolaunch advances aerospace and defense technologies through reusable hypersonic flight testing. The engineer leads planning and execution readiness for high-speed vehicle operations. The role coordinates engineering, crew, and ground-support teams to prepare and conduct ground and flight tests while managing operational risks and readiness.

What you'll do

• Assist with test strategy, objectives, plans, procedures, and mission cards for ground and flight testing
• coordinate with vehicle engineering on safety and operational concerns
• align engineers, crew chiefs, and ground support personnel
• prepare for Test and Flight Readiness Reviews
• identify hazards and implement real-time mitigations
• support vehicle maintenance and test teams
• manage priorities and schedules for assembly, test, and flight readiness
• support system test planning and execution
• coordinate carrier-aircraft integration
• support emergency response
• gather, review, document, and control test data
• develop operational concepts and procedures
• support payload integration and customer meetings
• assess risks and mitigations
• travel as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff operations engineer

flight test operations

hypersonic vehicles

mission readiness

test planning

risk management

mojave ca

stratolaunch

$130.8k–$150k/year

full-time

9/80 schedule

travel under 20%

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs
• paid maternity and parental leave
• 401(k) company match
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Focal point for high-speed vehicle operations planning and execution, with potential to act as liaison to the Test Director for vehicle and mission readiness.

About the employer

Stratolaunch, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.