Senior Actuator Engineer

2 weeks ago


Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full time
Job Title: Senior Actuator Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Actuator Engineer to join our team at Virgin Galactic. As a key member of our Flight Controls Department, you will be responsible for designing and developing electro-mechanical actuators for primary flight control of our spaceship vehicle.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform trade studies to determine actuator architectures, technologies, sizing, and performance.
  • Create specifications for actuators, sensors, and subcomponents.
  • Analyze actuator performance from system models and hardware test data.
  • Interface with other engineering teams to integrate actuators into vehicle, including finding novel solutions to cross-discipline problems.
  • Coordinate with supplier partners to design, qualify and produce actuators.
  • Create test plans, procedures, and reports for actuator qualification.
  • Manage verification, including environmental qualification, functional testing, endurance testing, and analysis.
Requirements:
  • B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
  • Experience with design and development of mechanical components and assemblies.
  • Expertise with electromechanical actuator design, development, and qualification is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong technical writing skills for authoring engineering reports is a plus.
  • Experience with supplier management.
  • Knowledge of MATLAB is a plus.
Benefits:

As a Senior Actuator Engineer at Virgin Galactic, you will be part of a dynamic team that is transforming humanity's relationship with space. You will have access to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, including a competitive salary range of $105,700.00–$161,000.00 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, collaborate with a talented team of engineers and scientists, and contribute to the development of innovative technologies that will shape the future of space exploration.

Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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 is met as outlined in our policies.



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