Engineer II - Fly by Wire

As Engineer II - Fly-byWire, you will work within the Flight Controls Department. Your focus is on development of test software for our next generation spaceship. Additionally, you will work on testing supplier software deliveries and troubleshooting software issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the system Built-in-Test (BIT).
• Test supplier software deliveries.
• Determine root cause of software issues and propose corrective actions.
• Review supplier software development process, conduct audits and code reviews.
• Perform system integration of components.

Required Skills and Experience

• Must posess a degree from an accredited university (preferably Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering).
• 5 + years with Bachelor's; or 3 years and a Master's; or PhD without experience or equivalent work experience. 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Aerospace software development and test. 
• Aerospace software development experience.
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test experience.
• C and Python programming.
• Understanding of software development process for flight (DO-178).
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Hands-on experience testing/troubleshooting electronics and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with flight control systems including fault-tolerant architectures.
• Knowledge of aircraft flight control system operations, flight test, or pilot experience.
• Understanding of systems development process for flight (ARP-4754).
• Data analysis using MATLAB.
• Modeling and simulation using Simulink.
• LabVIEW programing.

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The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $88,477.00–$134,981.00. 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.