Specialist Avionics Test Engineer

We are seeking a Specialist Avionics Test Engineer to join our Avionics team. We are looking for a specialist who will contribute to several roles in a fast-paced environment. Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done.

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that will ignite your passion for designing cool and innovative products, are exceptionally creative, are a great problem solver and can make things happen - apply today!

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware-in-the-loop test equipment
• Troubleshoot test failures
• Support testing of Avionics systems and components across hardware and software
• Write test plans and procedures
• Document design issues and work with engineering teams to resolve
• Support avionics production
• Execute system checkouts on the integrated vehicle
• Coach and mentor more junior team members, transfer expertise to drive projects to completion
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks

Required Skills And Experience

• Must have a B.Sc. Engineering degree from an accredited university with minimum 12 relevant integration and testing experience in aerospace or similar field, ideally working with complex electro-mechanical systems in aerospace or a related field.
• Experience with embedded system hardware and software
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and written communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems
• Experience with component and system-level testing
• Experience developing test benches
• Experience documenting wiring schematics
• LabVIEW and/or Python development skills
• Experience with NI Veristand a plus
• Development and validation of redundant systems for safety critical applications
• Aircraft systems development per DO-254 and DO-178
• Environmental Qualification standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461/464, MIL-STD-704
• Aircraft/spacecraft wiring per AS50881
• Digital communication protocols such as RS232, RS422, RS485, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553 and CAN
• Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior
• Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas

The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $136,063.00–$207,596.00. 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.