Senior Structural Stress Engineer, Aerospace

Virgin Galactic

California

On-site

USD 88,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Stress Engineer II to support both vehicle design/build and flight test operations, performing structural analysis to ensure integrity of components, assemblies, and systems. You will develop FE models, review analyses, coordinate with teams, and mentor junior engineers to meet safety and program milestones.

Responsibilities include developing analysis criteria, documenting results, and supporting manufacturing plans and test programs.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace structural analysis.
Solid understanding of material properties, statics, and load paths.
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively.
Proven technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis using classical methods and finite element analysis.
Develop and/or utilize finite element models (global and discrete).
Review, update, and create engineering analytical definitions of components and systems.
Prepare clear and concise reports summarizing information.
Play an integral role in workflow release for structural design.
Support reviews of manufacturing plans to ensure design/load compliance.
Contribute to test plans to verify manufacturing and testing.
Develop standardized analysis criteria and templates.
Work independently for moderate periods under senior guidance.
Coordinate with engineering stakeholders during design, production, integration, test, delivery, and operation.
Adhere to directions to support collaboration across teams.
Mentor more junior team members.