Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch is a U.S.-based pure-play hypersonics company focused on national security and advanced aerospace technologies. The company designs, manufactures and operates advanced hypersonic flight test platforms and related systems.

What we do

Stratolaunch develops and delivers advanced hypersonic capabilities that help government and commercial customers accelerate the development, testing and deployment of next-generation aerospace and defense technologies. The company focuses on:

• Designing, building and operating autonomous, reusable hypersonic test vehicles.
• Providing hypersonic targets that replicate real-world threats.
• Developing weapons sub-systems that support offensive and defensive mission needs.

Why hypersonics matter

Hypersonic flight refers to speeds above Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound). Vehicles operating at hypersonic speeds experience extreme temperatures, aerodynamic forces and complex flight conditions that require highly specialized testing before operational use.

Hypersonic systems are a national security priority because they are difficult to predict, track and defeat. To field these systems responsibly, the U.S. and its allies need more frequent, realistic and affordable testing in true hypersonic flight conditions.

Stratolaunch's role

Stratolaunch provides reusable hypersonic test platforms, expendable targets and weapon sub-systems that give customers access to the hypersonic environment. By enabling repeatable, air-launched testing, Stratolaunch helps customers:

• Collect critical flight data under real hypersonic conditions.
• Increase test frequency and responsiveness.
• Reduce development timelines and per-test costs compared to traditional approaches.

Customers we serve

Stratolaunch serves a broad range of defense and aerospace stakeholders, including:

• U.S. government customers.
• Defense prime contractors.
• Emerging defense technology companies.
• Potential allied-nation customers.

The company operates a prime-agnostic model, working across the defense ecosystem rather than competing within it.

Stratolaunch designs and operates autonomous, reusable hypersonic vehicles that are air-launched from carrier aircraft. These vehicles allow customers to:

• Evaluate technologies in real-world hypersonic flight conditions.
• Collect high-value flight data throughout the mission.
• Reuse test vehicles across multiple missions to improve cadence and affordability.

This reusable approach supports faster iteration and more frequent testing than traditional one-off test vehicles.

Expendable hypersonic targets

Stratolaunch develops expendable targets that replicate real-world hypersonic threats. These targets are used to support:

• Missile defense testing.
• Military exercises and training.
• Evaluation of defensive systems against realistic hypersonic profiles.

By supplying representative targets, Stratolaunch helps customers test and refine operational defenses.

Weapons sub-systems

Stratolaunch offers weapons sub-system development in support of hypersonic programs. These efforts are focused on:

• Providing hypersonic subsystem capabilities for defense primes and government customers.
• Supporting both offensive and defensive hypersonic mission sets.

Key advantages of Stratolaunch's platform

Several attributes distinguish Stratolaunch's offerings:

• Only autonomous, reusable, air-launched hypersonic flight platform in the U.S. This enables faster iteration, higher test cadence and improved cost-effectiveness.
• Vertically integrated platform. Stratolaunch combines specialized carrier aircraft, reusable hypersonic vehicles, in-house facilities and deep engineering expertise into a unified platform.
• Operational maturity. The company has demonstrated high-cadence hypersonic flight operations and is expanding its customer base and capacity.
• Critical national security partner. Stratolaunch supports U.S. government and other defense stakeholders across offensive and defensive hypersonic missions.

Together, these capabilities provide customers with a scalable, responsive and realistic approach to hypersonic testing and validation.

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Note: The public website does not list direct email addresses or phone numbers for specific departments. Customers should initiate contact through the online form, after which Stratolaunch can respond with appropriate follow-up details.

Headquarters and major locations

Mojave, California (Headquarters)

Stratolaunch's headquarters and primary operations are located at the Mojave Air and Space Port at Rutan Field, a major center for civilian aircraft development and flight test.

• Activities: Manufacturing, testing and operations of carrier aircraft; processing and integration of launch vehicles.
• Address: 555 Riccomini Ave, Mojave, CA 93501, USA.

Seattle, Washington

Seattle hosts a significant portion of Stratolaunch's workforce.

• Functions: Engineering, Propulsion and many Shared Services functions.
• Address: The public website describes Seattle as a major location but does not publish a specific street address.

Washington, D.C. and Huntsville (Government relations and business operations)

Stratolaunch maintains a presence in the U.S. capital region and Rocket City to support government and business operations.

• Primary office address: 251 18th St S., Suite #704, Arlington, VA 22202, USA.
• Functions: Government relations and business operations, including engagement with legislative and executive branch customers.

West Lafayette, Indiana

Stratolaunch operates the Office of Advanced Programs at the Convergence Center for Innovation in West Lafayette.

• Focus: Collaboration with Purdue University researchers, government and other industry partners.
• Purpose: Enable rapid hypersonic technology development through close collaboration and streamlined innovation.
• Address: 101 Foundry Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA.

If you need the most up-to-date contact options, visit the Contact page at stratolaunch.com.

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Types of roles

While specific openings change over time, the company highlights opportunities including:

• Engineering roles across disciplines relevant to hypersonic flight and advanced aerospace systems.
• Technical and test operations roles supporting carrier aircraft and hypersonic vehicles.
• Business, operations and shared services roles that support company growth and customer delivery.

Locations

Career opportunities are primarily connected to Stratolaunch's major locations, including:

• Mojave, California (headquarters and flight test operations).
• Seattle, Washington (engineering and shared services).
• Additional locations supporting government relations and advanced programs, as described on the Contact page.

How to explore open positions

To view current job openings and apply:

1. Visit the Careers section of the Stratolaunch website at stratolaunch.com/careers.
2. Browse available positions and review role descriptions and requirements.
3. Follow the application instructions provided for each role.

The Careers page is the most up-to-date source for positions, requirements and application details.

• Talon-A is Stratolaunch's autonomous, reusable hypersonic flight test platform.
• It is air-launched from carrier aircraft and designed specifically for hypersonic testing.
• The platform enables customers to test advanced technologies under true hypersonic flight conditions.
• Talon-A supports extensive data collection throughout the mission to validate system performance.
• Stratolaunch operates multiple Talon-A testbeds to support a growing flight test cadence.

Roc carrier aircraft

• Roc is the world's largest fixed-wing aircraft by wingspan.
• It was purpose-built as an airborne launch platform capable of carrying large payloads beneath its center wing section.
• In Stratolaunch operations, Roc serves as a key flight test asset for air-launching hypersonic vehicles and other large payloads.

Spirit of Mojave carrier aircraft

• Spirit of Mojave is Stratolaunch's Boeing 747 airborne launch platform.
• It complements Roc by providing an additional aircraft capable of supporting a wide range of hypersonic flight test missions.

How these platforms work together

By combining Roc, Spirit of Mojave and the Talon-A hypersonic vehicles, Stratolaunch can:

• Provide routine, air-launched access to the hypersonic environment.
• Support multiple reusable hypersonic flight missions.
• Increase flexibility in payloads, mission profiles and test locations.

These platforms form the backbone of Stratolaunch's reusable hypersonic flight test ecosystem.

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