Jobs at Virgin Galactic

• Design and document verification strategies and steps for verifying software requirements
• Translate verification steps into automated scripts to run on automated test bench

• Planning, scheduling, coordinating, and executing all aspects of our manufacturing operation, along with budget, headcount, and labor deployment for the program
• Create manufacturing build plans, and own their development, implementation, and maintenance for the program

Virgin Galactic (VG) is seeking a qualified Senior Test Engineer with propulsion development and qualification testing experience. Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions.

• Develop, maintain, and improve trajectory simulation tools, including 6DOF flight dynamics models, pilot/control system models, and Monte Carlo simulation analysis frameworks
• Own the simulation toolchain lifecycle — version control, validation, documentation, and continuous improvement

• Develops engineering drawings for parts, assemblies and installations in 3DExperience and CATIA V5.
• Creates Process Specifications and Engineering Standards.

• Coordinating, and executing operational procedures for propellant/pressurized gases loading
• Providing real-time systems monitoring during space flights to monitor system performance and recommend corrective actions as required

• Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
• Anticipates and resolves issues by developing standards and guidelines for diverse engineering activities.

• Support systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from concept through delivery.
• Evaluate operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.

• Develop engineering drawings for parts, assemblies, and installations in 3DExperience & CATIA V5
• Develop process specifications and engineering standards

• Influences technical projects, technicians, or inter-departmental functions to achieve goals and/or solve problems
• Manages budgets for projects and departments within the Manufacturing organization

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems that require regular ingenuity and creativity
• Perform structural analysis to provide analytical definition and/or ensure structural integrity of components, assemblies, and systems

• 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)

• Lead and support the verification and validation of safety‑critical flight software.
• Develop advanced code coverage, regression, and automated testing tools.

• Support the development of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed mechanical designs for aircraft and spacecraft configurations, including 3D parts, assemblies, installations, and engineering drawings.
• Lead the planning, development, execution, and documentation of Verification & Validation (...

• Merchandise Buying & Assortment Strategy
• Lead Buyer: Serve as the principal buyer for astronaut- and guest-focused merchandise across apparel, accessories, collectibles, gifting, amenities, and premium lifestyle products.

• Architect complex 3DEXPERIENCE platform solutions and serve as the technical escalation point for the hardest platform issues.
• Lead technical design reviews and establish the customization patterns, reusable components, and standards that other developers follow.

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain software for high-fidelity and desktop flight simulation systems.
• Develop and maintain real-time C/C++ simulation applications.

• Pioneer conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of aircraft/spacecraft structural configuration layouts by:
• Creating components or portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and support manufacturing operations.

• Support the verification of safety-critical flight software.
• Develop code coverage and testing tools.

• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, prioritize, and document business and system requirements.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and solution designs that improve business processes and user adoption.