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Virgin Galactic · 23 hours ago

Manager, Systems Engineering

Tustin, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$99K/yr - $152K/yr

10+ years exp

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. They are seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to lead a team in designing, developing, and verifying innovative spaceflight systems while ensuring safety and compliance with aerospace standards.

AerospaceCommercialSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing systems engineering team

Drive requirements management: capture, decomposition, allocation, traceability, and change control from concept through verification

Oversee system architecture definition, modeling, and interface control to ensure seamless integration across subsystems

Manage verification and validation planning, execution, and documentation in compliance with aerospace standards

Ensure rigorous configuration management, documentation control, and compliance with certification and regulatory requirements

Apply quality engineering practices, including defect tracking, root cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and lessons learned

Guide risk management, trade studies, and technical decision-making to optimize safety, reliability, and performance

Ensure adherence to aerospace systems engineering processes (V-model, DO-178/DO-254, ARP4754A) and support major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)

Define vision, goals, and expectations while fostering an inclusive, growth-oriented culture

Ensure quality and integrity of engineering deliverables across the system lifecycle

Collaborate closely with Engineering, Program Management, and Technical Leadership

Manage staffing, budgets, schedules, and project plans

Qualification

Systems engineering experienceRequirements managementAerospace systems knowledgeLeadership skillsAdvanced degree in Systems EngineeringDOORS experienceINCOSE CSEP certificationAerospace quality standardsCommunicationCollaboration skillsSelf-motivatedAdaptable

Required

Bachelors in STEM and 10+ years of systems engineering experience

Strong background in requirements definition, integration, and verification for aerospace systems (avionics, structures, mechanical, electrical, or interiors)

Knowledge of systems engineering processes (V-diagram), requirements management tools, and milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)

Proven leadership skills: team motivation, conflict resolution, mentoring, and leading through change

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities