Aerospace Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

4 weeks ago

Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full time

Job Title: Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to join our team at Virgin Galactic. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for developing innovative and unique aerospace vehicle designs.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of aircraft/spacecraft mechanical systems.
  • Create components or portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and support manufacturing operations.
  • Integrate vehicle systems, including valves, actuators, sensors, and various mechanical components.
  • Support production and operations teams to ensure vehicle readiness for flight.
  • Assist in the development of design standards and best practices, procedures, and processes.
  • Coordinate with engineering stakeholders during the design, production, integration, test, delivery, and operation of air/space vehicles.
  • Provide design engineering support by answering questions and requests from internal or external customers.
  • Prepare clear and concise reports that collect, analyze, and summarize information.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 4+ years' experience with a strong emphasis in design for aerospace vehicles.
  • Knowledge of and experience with design of vehicle mechanical systems and components, including pneumatics, hydraulics, fuel systems, flight controls, landing gears, actuation systems, or similar kinematics mechanisms.
  • Experience with CATIA V5/6 or similar CAD software required. Experience with CATIA 3DX and model-based definitions are strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of design using GD&T.
  • Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems that require regular ingenuity and creativity.
  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools (PLM) and configuration management.
  • Excellent decision-making skills with attention to details.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Team player, highly dependable, strong work ethic, organized with excellent time management skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with pneumatics, hydraulic, fuel system, flight controls, landing gears, actuation systems, or similar kinematics mechanism.
  • Experience with Fly-by-wire flight control systems or similar electromechanical control systems.
  • Strong analysis skills to help develop physics-based models (Matlab or similar scripting languages a plus).
  • Experience with prototype, development, experimental, and/or innovative products.
  • Hands-on experience with equipment assembly, fabrication, and installation.
  • Comfortable working in a creative/fast-paced environment.

Compensation:

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $85,900.00–$131,000.00. The base pay will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience, and will take into account internal equity.

Benefits:

Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long-term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

About Us:

Virgin Galactic is transforming humanity's relationship with space. By making it more open and accessible, we are connecting the world to the love, wonder, and awe inspired by space travel, helping to create new opportunities for the benefit of life on Earth.

Export Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

EEO Statement:

Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Drug-Free Workplace:

Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. All applicants post-offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Phoenix Employment Requirements:

For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA-authorized security badge.

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