You will work on the Fly-by-Wire team within the Flight Controls Department. Your focus is on integrating system components, troubleshooting system issues, and developing test capabilities for our next generation spaceship. Additionally, you will support verification of the flight control system. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of aircraft and Fly-by-Wire systems.
Responsibilities
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Perform system integration of components.
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Review lab and flight test data to identify system issues.
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Determine root cause of system issues and propose corrective actions.
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Work with suppliers and other teams to implement corrective actions.
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Work with the verification team to develop test procedures.
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Review verification test results and test reports.
Required Skills and Experience
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Must have a B.S. or M.S. in an Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
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Required Experience:
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2+ years with B.S. in engineering
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0+ years with M.S. in engineering
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Preferred Skills and Experience
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Hands-on experience testing/troubleshooting electronics, electromechanical systems, and software.
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Knowledge of:
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Fly-by-Wire systems including fault-tolerant architectures.
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Aircraft flight control system operations.
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Systems engineering and design assurance processes for safety critical systems such as ARP-4754, DO-178, and / or DO-254.
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Data analysis using MATLAB.
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Modeling, simulation, and analysis using MATLAB and Simulink.
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Python programming.
#LI-DR
The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $72,500.00–$105,200.00. 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.
