Specialist Engineer, Product Safety

Virgin Galactic is seeking a talented and motivated Specialist Engineer/Analyst to join our team. Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions in the design and assembly efforts. You will bring your talent and experience in Product Safety with Aerospace or other technically demanding industries and will play a key role as a mentor to junior engineers as well as a project focal to other teams throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Work with project engineering to develop Product Safety artifacts for new and existing designs. 
• Plan, execute, and report progress on safety analyses for systems and components.
• Drive Safety Integration at all levels of Program and Engineering staff on design, integration and test matters and support other teams as needed.
• Lead the risk identification and mitigation assessment input to production, maintenance, technical, project or program personnel
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks
• Areas of expertise should include one or more of the following key areas:
  • System Safety Analysis (SSA)
    • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
    • Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA)
    • Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
    • Risk identification, prioritization, and management
  • Flight Safety Analysis (FSA)
    • Trajectory Analysis
    • Debris Analysis
    • Probability of Failure Analysis
    • Population Exposure Analysis
    • Flight Hazard Area Analysis

Required Skills and Experience

• B.S. or M.S. degree in an Engineering discipline, Mathematics or Physics from an accredited university  
• 10 or more years of relevant experience in aerospace or similar field

• 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
• Experience with Built-In-Test and its application to product safety preferred
• Knowledge of FAA commercial space regulations preferred, CFR §450.
• Detailed knowledge of the inputs and outputs of the various product safety analysis techniques
• Experience with the system safety methods of ARP4761 or MIL-STD-882, with emphasis on hazard mitigation processes
• Experience with Human Factors and its application to product safety.
• Must have experience with a fault tree modeling software
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical engineering drawings, to include schematics, wiring diagrams and assembly drawings

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Strong statistical analysis skills preferred  
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and written communication skills
• Team player with excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision, adaptable to changing environments, and able to handle multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously

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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.