Specialist Engineer, Electrical Wiring

As a Specialist engineer you will be a team leader and help guide the engineering team in the development of design and integration of electrical wiring systems for our next generation of vehicles. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that will ignite your passion for designing cool and innovative products, are exceptionally creative, are a great problem solver, and can make things happen - apply today!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for integrity of Electrical Wire Diagrams, Harness Layouts, Wire Harness Assemblies, Electrical Library, and Electrical Database
• Develop and maintain electrical 3DX workbench processes
• Develop and maintain drafting standards, perform engineering checks and reviews
• Wire size selection for current carrying capacity and voltage drop
• Component selection: connectors, terminal blocks, junction modules
• Develop process specifications and engineering standards
• Develop trade studies and design reviews to present to program leadership

Required Skills and Experience

• B.S. Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 12+ years of experience
• Expert in electrical database/library management
• Expert in electrical schematics
• Expert in circuit protection devices
• Thorough understanding of aircraft-type wiring and components such as connectors, backshells, conduits, relays, switches, terminal junctions, etc.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Catia V5 and Catia 3DX
• Understanding of wire harness manufacturing process
• Design experience and shop floor experience
• Project management experience
• Experience with Microsoft Visio
• Experience with flight test instrumentation sensors

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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $136,063.00–$207,596.00. 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 an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles. 

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.