Engineer I, Structures Design

Virgin Galactic; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Structures Design Engineer I to contribute to innovative aerospace vehicle design activities. The role spans from concept through production, life cycle, and sustainment, focusing on structural definition of components and assemblies with optimization for operation, maintenance, and service.

The position may be located in Mesa, AZ or Tustin, CA, with a 4-on-site/1-remote schedule, and involves collaboration with stakeholders across design, production, and test to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of aerospace design experience.
• Knowledge of aircraft structural design and industry standards.
• CAD experience for aircraft/spacecraft structures.
• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with PLM tools and configuration management.
• Proficient in MS Office and technical writing; able to present to stakeholders.
• Ability to work quickly and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Willing to adjust thinking and behavior.
• Effective communication with peers and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of structural configurations.
• Create components or portions of a system to develop or improve products.
• Integrate vehicle systems.
• Create and release detailed 3D parts, assemblies, drawings of metallic and composite parts.
• Work independently under guidance and meet industry standards.
• Coordinate with engineering stakeholders through design, production, test, and operation.
• Provide design engineering support to internal or external customers.
• Prepare clear reports that collect and summarize information.
• Collaborate to achieve goals and complete tasks.

Skills

Engineering degree

Aerospace experience

CAD design

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

PLM tools

GD&T

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

CATIA 3DX

FiberSIM

PLM software

Job description

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Structures Design Engineer I eager to participate in innovative/unique aerospace vehicle design activities. Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions.

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 components and assemblies while optimizing for operation, maintenance, and commercial service. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.

This position can be located in Mesa, AZ or in Tustin, CA working 4 days on-site and 1 day remote.

Responsibilities

• Support conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of aircraft/spacecraft structural configuration layouts by:
• Creating components or portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and support manufacturing operations.
• Integrating vehicle systems.
• Creating and releasing detailed 3D parts, assemblies, installations, and drawings of metallic and composite parts.
• Work independently for short periods under guidance of senior engineers and produce work that meets industry and company standards, tolerances, weight and cost targets.
• Coordinate with various engineering stakeholders during the design, production, integration, test, delivery, and operation of air/space vehicles.
• Provide design engineering support by answering questions and requests from internal or external customers.
• Prepare clear and concise reports that collect, analyze, and summarize information.
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of experience in the aerospace industry with a design emphasis. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and other projects may be considered.
• Knowledge of aircraft structural design and familiarity with industry standards for the manufacture, repair, and assembly of components.
• Experience using CAD software to design aircraft/spacecraft structures and components.
• Experience with GD&T per ASME Y14.5, functional tolerancing, drawing creation, assembly tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools (PLM software), requirements management tools, and configuration management.
• Proficiency in MS Office, technical writing skills, the ability to communicate and present technical material to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work quickly and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment as part of a team or individually.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar from an accredited institution.
• Experience with CATIA V5 and/or CATIA 3DX.
• Experience with CATIA V5 CPD (Composite Part Design) and/or FiberSIM.
• Prior work experience designing primary, secondary, and bonded composite aerospace structures.
• Prior work experience designing for vehicle systems integration accommodation.
• Experience with the design of flight vehicles or vehicle systems to a set of requirements or standards such as CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23 and 25, military or NASA.
• Familiarity with MRB tasks associated with dispositioning non-conformant metallic and composite components resulting from manufacturing, assembly, or field operations.

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $74,675.00–$108,356.00. 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 .

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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.

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