Specialist Engineer, Avionics Mechanical Design

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Specialist level Mechanical Engineer with a background in hardware integration and flight test instrumentation to support design on our next generation of spaceships. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic avionics engineering team. This candidate will need to be a great communicator who works well with others and can lead from the front while working alongside their team to get projects completed. The scope of your role includes flight avionics hardware, wire harnesses, LRUs, and instrumentation.

You will be creating innovative designs that meet our demanding requirements through prototyping, hands-on design, and working directly with technicians on the vehicle as a part of our standard practice. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and coordinate with multiple groups, including structural integrity, systems, structures, production control, and supply chain. Additional responsibilities and duties will also involve the following:

• Develop engineering drawings for parts, assemblies, and installations in 3DExperience & CATIA V5
• Develop process specifications and engineering standards
• Support production by producing rework/repair dispositions
• Maintain Action Item List/Burndown list to present to Integrated Product teams
• Develop custom reports such as long lead items and discrepancy lists
• Perform trade studies of multiple solutions to present to program leadership

Required Skills and Experience

• B.S. Engineering degree from an accredited university
• 10+ years of relevant work experience within mechanical design
• Relevant mechanical design & manufacturing experience preferably focused on or within aerospace
• Experience with 3D modeling & drafting in 3DExperience, Catia V5, or similar design package
• Experience with material and part selection
• Experience with interpreting electrical schematics and wiring
• Experience with vehicle instrumentation for flight test is a plus

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with composite vehicles is a plus
• Experience with schematics in Microsoft Visio is a plus

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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $132,100.00–$201,550.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. 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. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits

Who We Are

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. Whether it’s supporting cutting-edge research missions for scientists and students, or offering life-changing experiences for the adventurers among us, Virgin Galactic is THE spaceline for Earth. Such an audacious vision requires a team as driven as they are curious - one capable of redefining the boundaries of what’s possible. 

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. 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. See list here.

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, 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 is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.