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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 a high-impact technical leader for hypersonic air vehicle programs. This position will be the top technical authority and conscience on their development program. This position is trusted to lead people, to develop and execute technical strategies for open-ended problems, manage risk, and to communicate successfully with internal and external customers. The ideal candidate is a demonstrated leader and team player with significant experience across aerospace platforms, possessing a breadth of technical expertise across aircraft systems, aircraft certification, store certification, maintenance, and operations.    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:   Partner with Program Director/Managers and support functions to achieve successful customer program execution   Experience acting as a program integrator/prime contractor    Lead trade studies and make final technical decisions, requiring balance across a wide breadth of disciplines to include: aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, structures, controls and aero-thermodynamics   Apply Systems Engineering principles to control scope, manage risk, and drive quality technical execution    Support test planning and execution as required (ground and flight)   Support business proposals and planning    Facilitate successful technical meetings and reviews such as Engineering Review Board phase-gate technical reviews. (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR)   Create engineering staffing plans and identify skillset gaps in the team   Effectively collaborate across the enterprise in support of business objectives and program execution   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills   Demonstrated success as an engineering team leader and experience balancing cost, schedule, and technical performance considerations when making decisions   Demonstrated proficiency as a front-line manager of technical employees   Experience maintaining, modifying, or testing aerospace platforms   Experience recruiting and hiring engineers   Ability to interact with customers and/or external stakeholders   Demonstrated success applying analytical and critical thinking skills to solve multi-disciplinary, open-ended technical problems   Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment to achieve business goals   US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance   PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:   Demonstrated success as a Chief Engineer of development programs   Experience with hypersonic and supersonic vehicle development   Experience supporting defense contracts and working on classified programs    Hypersonic/high-speed tactical missile experience highly desirable (e.g. multi-stage systems, hot structure airframes, launch platform integration)   Experience with rocket propulsion systems   Active TS/SCI security clearance   Experience with Siemens NX/Teamcenter   EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:   Staff-level ($157,000-$206,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education and exp