Senior Composite Materials & Processes Engineer

Virgin Galactic; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Specialist, Materials and Processes Engineer focused on composite materials to develop and improve material and process specs. You will guide design on material usage for vehicles, support IRAD projects, and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Strong collaboration with manufacturing and engineering is essential. The role demands experience with composites, out-of-autoclave processing, and rigorous data analysis, along with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related Engineering or Physical Science field from an ABET or equivalent accredited institution.
• A minimum of 12 years experience preferred in the evaluation or processing of aerospace materials, including composites, and plastics.
• Familiarity with composite materials and processes used in the manufacture of composite aircraft structural components including out-of-autoclave processing.
• Experience with materials and process specifications for composite materials.
• Knowledge of composite material mechanical testing and physical characterization methods & familiarity with statistical analysis methods of treating test data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong team player
• Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and part models to ensure the use of appropriate materials with necessary drawing notes for the required manufacturing processes
• Draft and revise materials and process specifications as needed to produce products with predictable performance
• Troubleshoot issues which arise in Manufacturing or at Vendors related to deviations from specifications or failure of existing specifications to reliably produce the desired results.
• Interacting with Manufacturing, Engineering, and other departments for various IRAD projects.
• Practice safety behavior and FOD awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules.
• Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables daily.
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering/physical science

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Specialist, Materials and Processes Engineer focused on composite materials to develop and improve material and process specs. You will guide design on material usage for vehicles, support IRAD projects, and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Strong collaboration with manufacturing and engineering is essential. The role demands experience with composites, out-of-autoclave processing, and rigorous data analysis, along with excellent communication and