Specialist Engineer, Product Safety

Develop Product Safety artifacts and own Product Safety/Human factors process development for new and existing designs and evolving operations.  An applicant must have experience with and be able to contribute ownership of and process improvement for multiple safety analyses from both of the major safety areas below:

1.Human Factors Analysis (HFA) 
    •Human Factors Planning for 14 CFR Part 460.15 and 14 CFR Part 450
    •Human Error Assessment 
    •Cockpit Working Group support 
    •Derivation of human factors requirements for safety 
2.System Safety Analysis (SSA)
    •Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
    •Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA)
    •Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
    •Risk identification, prioritization, and management
    •Provide support and risk advice to production, maintenance, technical, project or program personnel
    •Integrate your deliverable work and the work of your peers into the process flow and design development of the Program 

What you bring 
Educational Requirements:
•B.S. or M.S. degree in an Engineering discipline, Mathematics, or Physics from an accredited university
 
Knowledge/Experience:
•Expert level of Knowledge of Systems Engineering development lifecycles
•Knowledge of software development practices and design assurance methods such as DO-178 or ARP4754 preferred
•Knowledge of electronic hardware design assurance methods such as DO-254 preferred
•Knowledge of FAA commercial space regulations preferred, CFR §400
•Knowledge of 14 CFR §460.15 preferred
•Experience with the system safety methods of ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882, with emphasis on hazard mitigation processes
•Must have experience and knowledge in complex aviation systems including mechanical, electrical, and software integrated systems 
•Experience with human design interface with the above systems preferred
•Must have experience and capability to work unsupervised with a fault tree modeling software to model complex systems including mechanical, electrical, and software integrated systems
•Ability to read electrical and mechanical engineering drawings, to include schematics, wiring diagrams and assembly drawings
 
Professional Requirements:
•15+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or system safety field
•Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and written communication skills
•Must be able to Explain difficult or sensitive information internally and to non system safety engineers; works to build consensus amongst team members for processes
•Team player with excellent communication skills both verbal and written
•Works independently, receives minimal guidance; may lead projects or may have accountability for on-going activities and impacts the direction and resource allocation for the accomplishment of the assigned projects.
•Anticipates program and technical issues and recommends improvements to process, products, and program. 

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.