Engineer II, Propulsion Operations

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Virgin Galactic (VG) is seeking an engineer with hands-on experience and a strong background in rocket propulsion systems, preferably with hybrid or liquid propulsion or with high pressure fluids and composite overwrapped pressure vessels experience.

Guided by our values, “Safety above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions in engineering operations.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ideally the engineer will have a background in design, manufacturing, integration, testing and/or flight operations.

This role requires critical thinking across hardware integration and product lifecycles. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail and excellent people skills.

Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">This is a full-time position at Virgin Galactic’s aerospace facility in Truth or Consequences at Spaceport America. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Relocation assistance available.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Authoring, leading, coordinating, and executing operational procedures for propellant/pressurized gas and liquid loading</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Providing real-time systems monitoring during space flights to monitor system performance and recommend corrective actions as required</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Maintaining and operating Ground Support Equipment for flight operations</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Highly proficient in propulsion systems for on-ship maintenance, pre-flight, and post-flight activities</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Designing and executing Ground Support Equipment upgrades for increased reliability, improved efficiency, and higher flight cadence operations</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Resolving and dispositioning rocket motor system issues and implementing future improvements</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Reviewing operational data to identify areas for further development, testing, analyses, and improvement to ensure the system meets and exceeds all requirements for performance, safety, and reliability</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Recommending concepts for component or system redesign based on operational experience, reliability, and maintainability</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Authoring, reviewing, and approving technical publications (maintenance manuals, operating procedures, work instructions, dispositions, piping and instrumentation diagrams)</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Performing post flight data analysis, including continued development of system health monitoring and reliability data</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Continuously practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks</span></p></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>Required Skills and Experience</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an accredited institution, with 5+ years relevant industry experience</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Aerospace high pressure fluids operations/testing and analysis or design experience</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Experience with 3-D modeling software such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX (Unigraphics), CATIA, etc. </span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Ability to make critical split-second decisions in high stress situations</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Excellent teamwork, organizational, communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint</span></p></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">A passion for rockets and sending people to space! </span></p></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>Preferred Skills and Experience</strong></span></p><ul type="disc"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Liquid or hybrid rocket propulsion operations and testing experience</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Experience with real-time monitoring of critical systems</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Experience with propulsion Ground Support Equipment</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Experience with data analysis software such as MatLab</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style