Sr. Mechanical Systems Engineer

Sr. Mechanical Systems Engineer Responsibilities • Develops engineering drawings for parts, assemblies and installations in 3DExperience and CATIA V5. • Creates Process Specifications and Engineering Standards. • Supports team in developing documents to support flight operations. • Aids Production/Maintenance by producing repair/rework dispositions. • Provides accountability by maintaining Actions item and Burn Down lists to support development teams and Maintenance Operations. • Produces custom reports such as long lead items and discrepancy lists. • Performs trade studies of multiple solutions to present to program leadership. • Demonstrates flexibility in design philosophy to quickly pivot between solutions to support turn times and commercial goals. • Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas. • Drives safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD awareness/prevention; ensuring adherence to regulatory protocols and rules. • Works collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks. • Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems. • Continuously practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules. • Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day. • Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks. • Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete projects. Required Skills and Experience • B.S. Engineering Degree from an accredited university or combination of education and work experience is required. • 8+ years of relevant work experience within Mechanical Design. • Relevant mechanical design and manufacturing experience preferably focused on or within aerospace. • Experience with 3D Modeling and Drafting with 3DExperience, CATIA V5, or similar packages, some familiarity with SolidWorks is helpful. • Experience with material and part selection. • Experience with understanding electrical schematics and wiring and the typical interface with mechanical systems. • Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas. • Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials and chemicals. • Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). • Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior. • Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas. Preferred Skills and Experience • Experience with vehicle instrumentation for flight test and health monitoring a plus. • Experience with composite vehicles is a plus. • Experience with schematics in Microsoft Vision is a plus. • Strong mechanical attitude working with kinematic models and flight hardware, hands on work, related hobbies a plus. #LI-MS2 The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $108,871.00-$166,036.00. 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 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.