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Flight Termination System Engineer

Stratolaunch · Mojave, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $83,000-$120,500

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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 Termination System Engineer at Stratolaunch, you will be involved in the development, integration, and testing of Flight Termination Systems (FTS) and Autonomous Flight Safety Systems (AFSS) for hypersonic aircraft. Your role will include collaborating with range safety personnel, supporting design and procurement processes, and contributing to flight test planning. Regular communication with the Avionics Chief Engineer and project management will be essential as you navigate technical challenges and coordinate testing efforts.

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

  • Knowledge of electrical engineering and aircraft/launch vehicle integration
  • Experience with FTS and/or AFSS components
  • Experience architecting avionics system design
  • Experience with RCC-319 & RCC-324 requirements
  • Experience with Acceptance Testing and Qualification Testing
  • Experience with technical aerospace leadership

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of RF system design
  • Knowledge of debris catalogs for breakup analysis
  • Experience developing environmental test specifications
  • Experience with max predicted environment instrumentation
  • Experience with government agencies

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

  • Position based in Mojave, CA may involve limited travel (<10%)
  • Base salary and leveling are case-by-case, dependent on various factors
  • No specific salary range mentioned for levels other than Level I, II, Sr, and Staff

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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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