Engineer II, Systems

Virgin Galactic is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the systems engineering team responsible for the design/development and verification of our innovative and unique space flight systems. Guided by our values, “Safety Above All”, we proactively manage the risks inherent in human spaceflight through our daily actions. The Systems Engineer will join a team of talented systems engineers comprising discipline professionals with expertise, systems architecting, requirement definition, development and management and systems verification and validation.

Our unique flight vehicles are critical components in allowing us to deliver a groundbreaking customer experience that includes compelling views of the earth from space, and a one-of-a-kind apogee experience that our customers will never forget. Our goal is to deliver a transformative experience that changes the way people look at the planet and their place in it.

• 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.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and integrate various subsystems.
• Develop and manage system requirements, ensuring traceability from high-level objectives down to component specifications, including interfaces
• Contribute to design trade studies and product development planning.
• Participate in major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and customer meetings.
• Perform system and requirements validation and verification to ensure compliance with mission goals.
• Review test plans, procedures, and reports; review test data and waivers.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline
• Minimum 5 years of relevant systems engineering experience with either government or commercial aerospace/space programs.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as Cameo or equivalent.
• Proficiency in using requirements management tool (such as DOORS) for requirements capture and traceability.
• Experience with Requirements definition, specifications, integration and verification of avionics, aircraft mechanical systems, interior design, electrical systems, and structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and passion for working in a team-driven culture.
• 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.

• Advanced degree in Systems Engineering.
• Experience with DOORS, CAMEO, ENOVIA, SysML, MBSE, or comparable toolsets.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality and certification standards (AS9100, DO 178/254, ARP
  4754A).
• Positive, proactive, and resilient in dynamic environments.
• Passion for challenging…