Sr. Engineer, Avionics SW Test

Virgin Galactic; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Verification Engineer to design and document verification strategies for software requirements. You will translate verification steps into automated scripts and help build automated test benches, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team on complex hardware/software systems.

The role emphasizes safety, FOD awareness, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience with requirements-based, safety-critical real-time software verification in aerospace or similar field.
• Experience with requirements-based software testing for avionics.
• Experience with Vectorcast or similar unit testing tools.
• Experience developing a regression testing framework with Python.
• Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior.
• Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas.

Responsibilities

• Design and document verification strategies for software requirements.
• Translate verification steps into automated scripts to run on automated test bench.
• Participate and contribute in creating automated test benches.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in designing, verifying and validating a complex hardware/software systems.
• Continuously practice safety behavior and FOD awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules.
• Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day.
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks.
• Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

Vectorcast

Python

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and document verification strategies and steps for verifying software requirements

• Translate verification steps into automated scripts to run on automated test bench

• Participate and contribute in creating automated test benches

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in designing, verifying and validating a complex hardware/software systems

• Continuously practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules

• Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day

• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks

• Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete projects

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

• 8+ years of experience with requirements-based, safety-critical real-time software verification in aerospace or similar field

• Experience with requirements-based software testing for avionics

• Experience with Vectorcast or similar unit testing tools

• Experience developing a regression testing framework with Python

• Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials and chemicals

• Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior

• Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas

#LI-AB1

130,028.00The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $130,028.00–$198,302.00. 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 .

EEO Statement

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.

Drug Free Workplace

Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing.

Phoenix Employment Requirements

For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.

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Mandatory Notices

Employee Polygraph Protection Act Rights (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf)

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Your Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fhlmen.pdf)

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