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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. To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a Principal Engineer (Manufacturing) - Mechanical to support the design, integration, testing, and maintenance of one of our carrier or hypersonic vehicles structures and mechanical systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the following: Work Instructions - detailed documentation to be released to the electrical and production shop for manufacturing related information for production, testing or tooling. Ability to fully define a manufacturing process step-by-step Ability to identify design solutions, alternate part numbers, and fully integrate into Stratolaunch product/programs Ability to produce engineering documentation following industry standards (section views, detail views, flag notes, etc.) Process improvement documentation to establish production line standardization efforts Experience with mechanical and mechanical system interface and integration Mechanical manufacturing processes to define company practices and preferred manufacturing methods (shop) Aerospace industry standards implementation Desktop and shop aid documentation to support current workflows Liaison engineering support in the electrical shop to provide technicians with sufficient support to complete the task on hand Explain mechanical manufacturing processes from Stratolaunch and aerospace industry standards Redline released engineering documentation Source and support purchase activities for mechanical and system components from released engineering documentation and manufacturing related tasks for shop support (shop setup activities, tooling, etc.) Evaluation of a broad range of technical data and interaction with different disciplines involved in the design, purchasing, manufacturing, integration, and testing of our vehicle(s) Analyze and verify all the engineering requirements are met to estimate time of fabrication and producibility between the margins of cost and schedule ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Lead a team of 5-10 manufacturing engineer on various programs/projects to support Stratolaunch Assign scope based on programmatic demand and appropriate skill set within the Manufacturing Engineering team Ensure clear concise work instruction are provided to internal counterparts and that redline incorporation and standards are met Manage work instructions for projects to fabricate, install, or modify mechanical systems and mechanical structures. Create drawings and work instructions for tooling that supports the build phase of a production effort Reference 3D CAD models and integrate into 2D environments Support the shop by acting as the Manufacturing Engineering liaison to troubleshoot documentation issues and provide real-time support on the shop floor Troubleshoot electrical and avionics ground test issues Develop test plans and procedures, as required Support hypersonic vehicle integrated testing, as required Support mechanical and system design efforts, as required Contribute to shop layout, set up and improvement efforts, as required Regular and comprehensive communication to leadership Contribute to the integration of complex aerospace systems Travel, as needed, to support the department Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity and fulfillment of commitments QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are represent