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Flight Sciences Engineer

Stratolaunch · Mojave, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $101,079-$146,500

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Stratolaunch's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Stratolaunch's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Stratolaunch
high
60 stale, 1 reposted of 60 open
Hiring momentum
83 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Stratolaunch's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Stratolaunch.

About this role

As a Flight Sciences Engineer at Stratolaunch, you will be part of a small team focused on the design and aerodynamic analysis of hypersonic vehicles. Your daily tasks will involve performing vehicle trajectory analysis, developing aerodynamic models, conducting simulations, and analyzing test data to support the development of advanced aerospace technologies. You will also contribute to business proposals and collaborate on various design and analysis projects.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Stratolaunch as an employer.

What you need

  • Strong foundation in aerodynamics and flight mechanics
  • Experience with stability and control, aerodynamic model development, flight simulation, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
  • Knowledge of atmospheric aerospace vehicle design
  • Ability to self-start and prioritize tasks
  • Willingness to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • Scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, or similar)

Nice to have

  • Experience with hypersonic aerodynamic theory and analysis
  • Experience with hypersonic vehicle development and/or test
  • Experience building aerodynamics models for complex aerospace vehicles
  • Experience with trajectory shaping and optimization
  • Proficient in lofting compound surfaces for aerospace vehicles

What you get

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
  • 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
  • Tuition reimbursement

Worth weighing

  • Travel estimated to be <5%
  • Base salary and leveling are case-by-case and depend on various factors
  • Position offers flexibility in work location (remote, hybrid, on-site)
  • No specific salary range provided for the position

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Listed by Stratolaunch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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