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Sr Engineer, Design Verification

Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic Salary
Tustin, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Verification Engineer eager to participate in innovative / unique aerospace vehicle design, development, and verification activities.  The responsibilities will range from early concept and development, through full production, life cycle and sustainment.  The primary tasks involve developing engineering definition for system assemblies while developing strategies to verify operations into commercial service.

Position Responsibilities :

  • Support development of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of aircraft / spacecraft configuration layouts by :

Coordinating unit qualification test plans and activities

  • Defining System test criteria
  • Develop technical solutions to complex problems that require regular ingenuity and creativity.
  • Coordinate with various engineering stakeholders during the design, production, integration, test, delivery, and operation of air / space vehicles.
  • Support production and operations teams to ensure vehicle readiness for flight. This includes involvement in implementation, integration, and MRB activities.
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of design practices, procedures, and technologies.
  • Assist authoring various manuals / templates such as design standards and best practices, procedures, and processes.
  • Mentor and participate in knowledge transfer / training of teammates.
  • Provide engineering support by answering questions and requests from internal or external customers.
  • Prepare clear and concise reports that collect, analyze, and summarize information.
  • Required Skills & Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry with a strong design emphasis. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and other projects may be considered.
  • Advance knowledge with requirements management, development, analysis, and verification process.
  • Knowledge working with CAMEO, ENOVIA, SYSML, DoDAF, etc. or any type of requirements management database tool.
  • Knowledge of and experience with vehicle mechanical systems, machine design or structural design.
  • Excellent decision-making skills with attention to details.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Team player with excellent collaboration, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly dependable, strong work ethic, organized with excellent time management skills.
  • Preferred Skills & Experience :

  • Experience with CATIA V5 / 6 or similar CAD software. As well as Product Lifecycle Management tools (PLM) and configuration management.
  • Experience with pneumatics, hydraulic, fuel system, flight controls, landing gears, actuation systems or similar kinematics mechanism.
  • Experience with prototype, development, experimental, and / or innovative products.
  • Hands-on experience with equipment assembly, fabrication, and installation.
  • Proactive / self-sufficient / able to work and add value with minimal oversight.
  • Willingness to learn new things and continually improve capabilities / skills.
  • Optimistic influence on team, department, and community.
  • Comfortable working in a creative / fast-paced environment.
  • Desire and ability to mentor others.
  • LI-AB1

    The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $105,700.00–$161,200.00. 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

    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.

    Salary : $105,700 - $161,200

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