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Flight Test Engineer

Stratolaunch · Mojave, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $101-000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Stratolaunch's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
98% of Stratolaunch's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Stratolaunch
high
59 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
2026-10-23

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 Test Engineer at Stratolaunch, you will lead flight test missions for hypersonic aircraft systems, acting as a Test Conductor in the mission control room. Your responsibilities include developing test plans, coordinating resources, ensuring safety, and mentoring team members. You will also engage in decision-making and communication with engineering teams to support the successful execution of flight tests.

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

  • Technical aerospace experience, including training in a technical discipline
  • Ability to analyze and prioritize tasks on their own initiative, and drive projects to completion
  • Ability to lead a small team, make decisions, communicate requirements, and quickly adapt to changing priorities
  • Previous experience with new, experimental, or modified aircraft, launch vehicles or spacecraft
  • Experience with engineering and test data analysis tools such as IADS and MATLAB
  • Knowledge of risk management or safety management systems

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or similar technical foundation
  • Flight Test Engineer graduate of a recognized test pilot school long course
  • Experience as a Test Conductor for a developmental test program
  • Experience as a Flight Test Engineer or control room engineer on an active test program
  • Experience with launch vehicle or aircraft requirements verification

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 approximately 5%
  • Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis, with no specific figures listed for all levels
  • Position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties

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Listed by Stratolaunch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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