Principal Loads Engineer
Company: Virgin Galactic
Location: Mojave
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Who we areVirgin Galactic www.VirginGalactic.com (SPCE:NYSE)
Virgin Galactic recognizes that the answers to many of the
challenges we face in sustaining life on our beautiful but fragile
planet, lie in making better use of space. Sending people to space
has not only expanded our understanding of science, but taught us
amazing things about human ingenuity, physiology and psychology.
From space, we are able to look with a new perspective both outward
and back. From space, the borders that are fought over on Earth are
arbitrary lines. From space it is clear that there is much more
that unites than divides us.We are at the vanguard of a new
industry determined to pioneer twenty-first century spacecraft,
which will open space to everybody - and change the world for good.
Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin GalacticIf 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!Your MissionThe Principal Loads Engineer will be responsible
for advancing the external loads development for the suborbital
spaceplane SpaceShipTwo, the mothership Eve, and other special
projects. The Principal Loads Engineer will also be responsible for
providing technical leadership and mentorship, promoting a culture
of continual improvement and quality within the Loads Team.
- Support loads event simulation model development and validation
of loads criteria for suborbital space missions and other
unconventional configurations
- Support pre-flight preparation including review of test
limitations, flight test plans and procedures, flight readiness
reviews, mission control room support, and post flight
analysis
- Work with other internal and external engineering groups to
ensure proper application of design and loads requirements
- Develop airframe and component loads for structural design and
qualification
- Support entry into commercial service by ensuring that
regulatory and internal company requirements related to loads are
met
- Develop standardized analysis and reporting tools
- Perform model updates from data collected during vehicle or
component testing and data created with analytical tools
- Develop and maintain loads databases representing all mission
phases
- Develop and substantiate rational loads criteria and
requirements for unique vehicles with unconventional
configurations
- Provide technical leadership throughout the engineering
organization
- Develop and improve standards, processes, and best
practices
- Develop technical roadmaps, concepts, and approaches that
establish strategic direction for the company
- Lead projects, peers, and cross functional teams to solve
complex problems and manage risk
- Exercise wide latitude in determining objectives and
approaches
- Act as mentor and coach; support individuals and teams in their
professional developmentWhat you bring
- Graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, and/or equivalent,
with a minimum of 15 years of related experience
- Test planning experience, including flight and ground testing,
writing test plans, instrumentation selection and planning, and
data verification
- Test execution experience, including familiarity with standard
flight test practices and safety processes
- Experience in flight test aerodynamic and loads model
validation and correlation
- Experience with full aircraft analysis - transonic required,
launch vehicle desirable, supersonic highly desirable
- Working knowledge of aircraft and spacecraft systems
- Experience with flight dynamics 6DOF trajectory simulation
- Familiarity with relevant aerospace standards and structural
design criteria (FAA, FAA-AST, NASA, MilSpec, etc.)
- Advanced programming skills: MATLAB, Python, C, C++
- Experience with CATIA V5 and NASTRAN
- Strong ability to work system tasks, and adept at communicating
with multiple interfaces
- Proven ability to lead technical work in an environment with
multiple stakeholders
- Excellent proactive communication (oral, written,
presentation), interpersonal, negotiation and organizational
skills
- Ability to successfully complete assigned tasks with minimal
supervision and oversight
- Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR
-120.15) Preferred Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of software development best practices like code
review and configuration management
- Working knowledge of FORTRAN, Simulink
- Experience in other Flight Sciences disciplines Physical and/or
Additional RequirementsEven though the position can be
predominantly remote, the candidate is expected to travel to our
California and New Mexico sites as required.ITAR RequirementsTo
conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations,
applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the
U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR -120.15) or
eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
Department of State. 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, national
origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual
orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any
other legally protected status.As part of our commitment to health
and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current U.S.
teammates, as well as newly hired employees. As of October 1, 2021,
all new hires must be able to provide proof that they are fully
vaccinated against the COVID-19virus, ("fully vaccinated" means at
least two week have expired since receiving the vaccination's last
dose as recommended by the manufacturer). If you are offered
employment, this requirement must be met be your date of hire.
Virgin Galactic complies with federal, state, and local laws with
regard to accommodations related to this
policy.#LI-HYBRID#LI-DR1
Keywords: Virgin Galactic, Lancaster , Principal Loads Engineer, Engineering , Mojave, California
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