Senior Stress Engineer – Aerospace Structures (Remote)

Virgin Galactic; Truth or Consequences (NM); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Stress Engineer II to support design/build and flight test operations, performing analytical substantiation of aerospace components in a fast-paced setting. You will collaborate across Structures, Manufacturing, Propulsion, and Flight Test, develop FEM models, review analyses, and generate concise reports to ensure structural integrity and timely deliverables.

Relocation assistance is available for this role at Spaceport America, NM, with a 4 on-site / 1 remote work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience and Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
• Solid understanding of material properties & behavior, statics / free body diagrams, and structural load paths
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally and ensure effective collaboration across teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, technical writing skills, the ability to communicate and present technical material to various stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis using classical methods and finite element analysis to provide analytical definition and/or ensure structural integrity of components, assemblies, and systems
• Develop and/or utilize finite element models (global and discrete)
• Review, update, and create engineering analytical definition of components, assemblies, and systems (analysis documentation)
• Prepare clear and concise reports that collect, analyze, and summarize information
• Play an integral role in the workflow release process for structural design
• Support review of manufacturing plans and procedures to ensure compliance with design and load requirements
• Support the creation of structural component and system test plans which will be used to verify manufacturing and testing
• Develop standardized analysis criteria and templates
• Work independently for moderate 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
• Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete project
• Mentor more junior team members

Skills

Structural Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Materials & Loads

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

FEMAP

NASTRAN

HyperX

CAD

Job description

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Stress Engineer II to support design/build and flight test operations, performing analytical substantiation of aerospace components in a fast-paced setting. You will collaborate across Structures, Manufacturing, Propulsion, and Flight Test, develop FEM models, review analyses, and generate concise reports to ensure structural integrity and timely deliverables.

Relocation assistance is available for this role at Spaceport America, NM, with a 4 on-site / 1 remote work