Specialist Engineer

We are looking for a Specialist Mechanical Engineer who preferably has a background in Hardware Integration. Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions. The successful candidate would 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. Work Schedule On-site 4 days a week in the Tustin, CA office and 1 day remote. Responsibilities Develop engineering drawings for parts, assemblies, and installations in 3DExperience & CATIA V5 Develop process specifications and engineering standards Lead design projects and develop schedules for project scope 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 Continuously practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day. Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete projects Required Skills and Experience B.S. Engineering degree from an accredited university 12+ years of relevant work experience within mechanical design Relevant mechanical design & manufacturing experience preferably focused on or within aerospace Experience with 3D modeling in 3DExperience, Catia V5, or similar design package Experience with drafting using ASME Y14.5-2009 or later Experience with material and part selection Experience with interpreting electrical schematics and wiring Experience with vehicle instrumentation for flight test is a plus Experience with composite vehicles is a plus Experience with schematics in Microsoft Visio is a plus Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials and chemicals Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) #LI-AB1 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. Perso…

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