Aerospace Systems Engineer – MBSE & Verification

Socket.dev; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, develop and verify spaceflight systems. The role focuses on MBSE, requirements management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safety and mission success.

Responsibilities span the full lifecycle, from concept to delivery, with emphasis on design reviews, interface management, and rigorous verification against demanding flight goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of systems engineering experience in aerospace.
• Proficiency with MBSE tools (Cameo) and DOORS for requirements.
• Experience defining and tracing system requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support systems engineering across the project lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Define performance requirements and integrate interfaces across subsystems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on design and integration.
• Develop and manage system requirements with traceability.
• Contribute to design reviews and customer meetings.
• Perform system verification/validation to meet mission goals.
• Review test plans, procedures and data; maintain safety practices.

Skills

MBSE

Cameo

DOORS

System requirements

Verification & Validation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Advanced degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

ENOVIA

SysML

Job description

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, develop and verify spaceflight systems. The role focuses on MBSE, requirements management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safety and mission success.

Responsibilities span the full lifecycle, from concept to delivery, with emphasis on design reviews, interface management, and rigorous verification against demanding flight goals.