Sr. Eng, Mass Properties & Flight Sciences

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Virgin Galactic is seeking an experienced Sr. Mass Properties and Flight Sciences Engineer to join our Operations team. This engineering position will use 3Dx, CATIA, Excel, Matlab, and other tools to determine mass, inertia, center of gravity (CG), and aerodynamic loading of the flight vehicles.

This role will develop tools and processes to automate this analysis. Focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day.

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;">You will be creating innovative designs and problem resolution that meet our demanding requirements through prototyping, hands-on design and working directly with out technicians on the vehicles as part of our standard practice</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: square;"><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Anticipates and resolves issues by developing standards and guidelines for diverse engineering activities.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Solves problems with a balance of technical product, cost, and schedule.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Determines technical objectives of assignments and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintains current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related spacecraft innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of product. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Understands loads and aerodynamic effects on the continually changing loads on a composite aircraft, maintain and operate our stand-alone flight dynamic loads analysis tool to be used after each flight to ensure flight loads stay within the limits of the inspection criteria for the aircraft.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Acts as the in-house operational expert on Aerodynamic changes to the aircraft due to repairs/modifications and damage that may occur in commercial operations.</span></li></ul><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrates flexibility in your design philosophy to quickly pivot between solutions to support turn times and commercial goals.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Practices safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Works collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks. </span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Required Skills and Experience</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">B.

S. Degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or related discipline and/or combination of education and work experience is required.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At least 8 (eight) years of aircraft or spacecraft Mass Properties and Aerodynamics Engineering experience.

Some of the experience may be supported by CAD-based design experience.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Working knowledge of aircraft and space systems and familiarity with relevant aerospace standards (FAA, FAA‐AST etc).</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong IT skills, including Excel, Catia V5, Matlab and computer programming capability.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Skills and Experience</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Master’s degree is desirable.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with vehicle instrumentation for flight test and health monitoring a plus.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with composite vehicles is a plus.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with schematics in Microsoft Vision is a plus.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong mechanical attitude working with kinematic models and flight hardware, hands on work, related hobbies a plus.</span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">#LI-MS2</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $143,031.00–$218,132.00.

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 <a title="https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits" href="https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits">https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><strong>Who We Are</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #000000;">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</span><span style="color: #000099;">.</span> </span></p><p><s