Manager, Safety Process Assurance

Virgin Galactic is seeking a talented and motivated Safety Assurance Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to perform the responsibilities of the position and meet many of the Knowledge/Experience requirements. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the Virgin Galactic Safety Process Assurance team.
• Develop and maintain safety process assurance plans and processes.  The safety process assurance team has responsibility to audit and assist other teams in maintaining compliance in the following key areas:
  • Launch operator’s licensing against 14 CFR Part 400 regulations.
  • Company policies, processes and procedures that support the company’s Safety Management System (SMS).
  • Computing system development assurance levels are achieved and maintained.
• Develop and manage a department budget
• Participate in, lead or direct anomaly investigations using root cause analysis methods.
• Report non-compliance and audit findings to senior management.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of overall experience within Safety Process Assurance, and minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field.
• Strong experience in developing technical documentation, writing reports and communicating metrics.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision to manage a functional team, adaptable to changing environments, and able to handle multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously
• Must be able to justify decisions with available information and to achieve buy in from peers
• Familiarity with system safety processes and how that integrates with engineering design and development processes like what is described in SAE ARP 4754A and 4761.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of FAA commercial space regulations preferred, CFR §400.
• Project management skills
• Flight operations experience within an aerospace organization
• Previous OEM aircraft manufacturing or overhaul operations experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have above-average software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $96,600.00–$147,300.00. 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, gender identity, 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. 

PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge.  This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.