Assoc. Engineer, Product Safety

Virgin Galactic, www.VirginGalactic.com (NYSE: SPCE), recognizes that the answers to many of the challenges we face in sustaining life on our beautiful but fragile planet lie in making better use of space. Sending people to space has not only expanded our understanding of science, but taught us amazing things about human ingenuity, physiology and psychology. From space, we are able to look with a new perspective both outward and back. From space, the borders that are fought over on Earth are arbitrary lines. From space, it is clear that there is much more that unites us than divides us.

“We are at the vanguard of a new industry determined to pioneer twenty-first century spacecraft, which will open space to everybody — and change the world for good.” Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Galactic

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!

Your Mission

Virgin Galactic is seeking a talented and motivated Engineer/Analyst 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. You bring your talent and experience and will have the opportunity learn from on-the-job training. This position is a great opportunity to grow into a new engineering discipline or increase your experience in a career you have had for many years.

Responsibilities:

• Work with project engineering to develop Product Safety artifacts for new and existing designs. An applicant must have experience with one or more safety analyses from either or both of the major safety areas below:
• 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
• Provide support and risk advice to production, maintenance, technical, project or program personnel
  
  

What you bring

Educational Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in an Engineering discipline, Mathematics, or Physics from an accredited university
  
  

Knowledge/Experience:

• Knowledge of Systems Engineering development lifecycles
• Knowledge of basic Engineering principles and practices
• Knowledge of software development practices and design assurance methods such as DO-178 or ARP4754 preferred
• Knowledge of Built-In-Test and its application to System Safety preferred
• Knowledge of FAA commercial space regulations preferred, CFR
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• Detailed knowledge of the inputs and outputs of the various System Safety analysis techniques
• Experience with Human Factors and its application to System Safety preferred
• Must have experience with a fault tree modeling
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical engineering drawings, to include schematics, wiring diagrams and assembly drawings
• Strong statistical analysis skills preferred
  
  

Professional Requirements:

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in aerospace or similar field
• 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 some supervision, adaptable to changing environments, and able to handle multiple tasks and/or projects simultaneously
• Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR
• 120.15)
  
  

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $63,100.00–$91,450.00. 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.