Current jobs related to Flight Control Actuator Systems Engineer - Tustin, California - Virgin Galactic
-
Electro-Mechanical Actuator Systems Engineer
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob SummaryVirgin Galactic is seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer to join our Flight Controls Department. As an Electro-Mechanical Actuator Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and qualifying electro-mechanical actuators for primary flight control of our spaceship vehicle.Key Responsibilities:Perform trade studies to determine...
-
Senior Actuator Engineer
4 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob Title: Senior Actuator EngineerVirgin Galactic is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Actuator Engineer to join our Flight Controls Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and qualifying electro-mechanical actuators for primary flight control of our spaceship vehicle.Responsibilities:Perform...
-
Electro-Mechanical Actuator Engineer
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob SummaryVirgin Galactic is seeking a talented and motivated engineer with expertise in electro-mechanical actuator design and development. The successful candidate will work in a small team within the Flight Controls Department, focusing on developing and qualifying electro-mechanical actuators for primary flight control of the spaceship vehicle.Key...
-
Aerospace Mechanical Systems Design Engineer
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob Title: Mechanical Systems Design EngineerJob 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...
-
Mechanical Systems Design Engineer
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeVirgin Galactic is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for developing innovative and unique aerospace vehicle designs. Your primary tasks will involve creating conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of aircraft/spacecraft mechanical systems,...
-
Senior Flight Test Engineer
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob SummaryAs a Senior Flight Test Engineer at Virgin Galactic, you will be responsible for leading ground and flight test activities. Your primary goal will be to ensure that the project meets mission requirements while maintaining technical, budgetary, and schedule integrity with safety at the forefront.Key Responsibilities Gather and develop test...
-
Project Engineer
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob DescriptionAs a Project Engineer at Virgin Galactic, you will be responsible for leading a cross-discipline aerospace engineering team focused on the Vehicle Airframe system. This role requires technical leadership and expertise in mission-critical scope, with a focus on delivering commercial space travel to the public.This position involves the...
-
Thermal Engineer Internship
4 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJoin Our Team as a Thermal Engineer InternWe are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our Flight Sciences team as a Thermal Engineer. As a Thermal Engineer Intern, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, including steady state and transient thermal analysis, and support the mission control console, flight test...
-
Senior Loads Engineer
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob SummaryThe Senior Loads Engineer will be responsible for advancing the external loads development for the suborbital Spaceship, mothership, and other special projects. This role requires a seasoned engineer with experience in loads, dynamics, aerodynamics, and structures. The candidate will build on an intimate knowledge of all aircraft systems and...
-
System Safety Engineer II, Software
4 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob Title: System Safety Engineer II, SoftwareVirgin Galactic is seeking a talented and motivated Safety Assurance/System Safety Engineer to contribute to our team.Responsibilities:Develop process assurance plans and standards based on 14 CFR Part 450 regulations and other industry standards.Ensure that project plans achieve development assurance level of...
-
Thermal Engineer I
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob SummaryThe Thermal Engineer I will be responsible for advancing thermal engineering development using commercial software and in-house codes for temperature predictions and correlation with flight test data for the suborbital spaceplane Delta, the mothership Eve, and other special projects.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and substantiate the thermal...
-
Mechanical Systems Design Engineer
4 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob Title: Mechanical Systems Design EngineerVirgin Galactic is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our design team, you will be responsible for developing innovative mechanical systems for our spacecraft.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop mechanical systems for our spacecraft, including...
-
Senior Loads Engineer
4 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob Title: Senior Loads EngineerVirgin Galactic is seeking a seasoned engineer with experience in loads, dynamics, aerodynamics, and structures to advance the external loads development for the suborbital Spaceship, mothership, and other special projects.Key Responsibilities:Support loads event simulation model development and validation of loads criteria...
-
Thermal Engineer Internship
4 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJoin Our Team as a Thermal Engineer InternWe are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our Flight Sciences team as a Thermal Engineer. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, including steady state and transient thermal analysis, mission control console, flight test planning, and flight test...
-
Thermal Engineer I
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob SummaryThe Thermal Engineer I will be responsible for advancing the thermal engineering development using commercial software as well as in-house codes for temperature predictions and correlation with flight test data for the suborbital spaceplane Delta, the mothership Eve, and other special projects.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and substantiate the...
-
Electrical Systems Engineer
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeVirgin Galactic is seeking a highly skilled Avionics Electrical Engineer to contribute to the development of complex electronics in the aerospace field. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience working with embedded systems, analog and digital circuit design, and PCB design.Key Responsibilities:Develop system and component requirements...
-
Principal Lead Engineer, Loads Development
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Principal Lead Engineer, Loads Development to join our team at Virgin Galactic. As a key member of our engineering organization, you will be responsible for developing and validating loads criteria for suborbital space missions and other unconventional configurations.Key Responsibilities:Support loads event...
-
Principal Loads Engineer
4 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeJob Title: Principal Loads EngineerVirgin Galactic is seeking a highly skilled Principal Loads Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing loads and dynamics solutions for our spaceflight systems.Responsibilities:Develop and validate loads criteria for suborbital space...
-
Avionics Electrical Engineer
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeVirgin Galactic is seeking a talented and motivated Avionics Electrical Engineer to design, prototype, and test embedded systems for avionics flight hardware.The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience working with complex electronics in the aerospace or related fields.Responsibilities include:Designing and testing embedded systems for...
-
Systems Engineer II
3 weeks ago
Tustin, California, United States Virgin Galactic Full timeAt Virgin Galactic, we're pushing the boundaries of space travel and exploration. As a Systems Engineer II, you'll play a critical role in the development and operation of our spacecraft systems.Key Responsibilities:Oversee the integration, development, and testing of complex systems for spaceflight.Ensure safety and regulatory compliance throughout the...
Flight Control Actuator Systems Engineer
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated engineer to join our Flight Controls Department as a Flight Control Actuator Systems Engineer. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and qualifying electro-mechanical actuators for primary flight control of our spaceship vehicle.
Key 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.
- Manage 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.
- Lead small teams, review work, and mentor junior engineers.
- BS Engineering degree from an accredited university.
- 10+ years of relevant work experience with flight actuators.
- Significant experience with design and development of mechanical components and assemblies.
- Expertise with electromechanical actuator design, development, and qualification is preferred.
- Experience with supplier management.
- Experience with leading investigations and resolving component or system failures using standard root cause corrective action (RCCA) tools and methods.
- Project management experience, including scope, budget, and schedule creation.
- Strong foundational knowledge of mechanics of materials, vector mechanics, stress analysis, and machine design principles.
- Knowledge of MATLAB is a plus.
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. 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. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
We are committed to a Drug Free Workplace and 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.
