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Virgin Galactic · 1 week ago

Sr. Engineer, Mechanical Systems

Truth Or Consequences, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$109K/yr - $166K/yr

8+ 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 Senior Aircraft Systems Design Engineer to design, develop, and qualify integrated mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems for their spaceship and carrier vehicles.

AerospaceCommercialSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, integrate, and qualify air vehicle systems; manage system requirements and engineering definition for components and assemblies

Review prototype designs, flight-test data, and component qualification results to verify/validate performance and recommend redesigns or additional testing

Develop and maintain system-level requirements based on customer and implied needs

Support manufacturing plan reviews to ensure compliance with design requirements

Create system test plans to verify design intent

Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and management teams on production capabilities, schedules, and process considerations

Qualification

Mechanical Systems DesignCATIA V5GD&TPLM ToolsAS9100 StandardsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganization Skills

Required

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field

8+ years relevant industry experience

Proficiency with CATIA (or equivalent)

Experience designing mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical aircraft systems, including assembly and test processes

Strong understanding of GD&T and manufacturing tolerances

Experience with PLM, requirements management, and configuration management tools

Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; proficiency with MS Office

Preferred

10+ years relevant industry experience

Proficiency with CATIA V5

Experience with AS9100, manufacturing ERP systems, and flight-vehicle design to standards such as CFR 14 (Parts 400, 23, 25), DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or NASA standards