Principal Vehicle Engineering Mechanical Engineer
Company: Virgin Orbit
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Long Beach, CA
Yes
Full-Time
At Virgin Orbit, we are launching the small satellite revolution,
enabling missions that were previously unimaginable. We are
delivering Virgin's legendary customer experience by combining
advanced technology with a diligent, hard-working team. We have
built a workplace and a workforce of the future, knowing that our
decisions and investments of today are launching the industries of
tomorrow. We have engaged a diverse and inclusive community of
doers and dreamers alike, empowering all those working today to
build satellites and constellations that will change the world.
At Virgin Orbit, we are opening space for good. Search all of our
job openings on our career portal.
Principal Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Engineering
Position Summary
Virgin Orbit (VO) is seeking a new member for our team to serve as
a Principal Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Engineering. In this
position, you will develop structural/mechanical hardware and
systems on the LauncherOne small satellite launch program and act
as a technical expert. Ownership is "cradle-to-grave", where you
will serve as the Responsible Engineer for a project, with a high
level of ownership and responsibility, from requirements setting,
through design, analysis, production, and testing, to integration
and flight.
Hardware ownership can include items such as primary and secondary
structures, mechanisms, propulsion routings and separation systems,
as well as associated high-level layouts. It's not unusual for our
engineers to find themselves out on the floor (or at the launch
site) solving exciting problems one week, and then back in the
office designing/analyzing novel, light-weight hardware the
next.Leadership includes a key role working with various
technologies for system level decisions and problem solving,
representing Vehicle Engineering in critical reviews, and mentoring
less experienced Engineers.
If you are an experienced Engineer in a traditional strength
analysis role and are looking for an opportunity to expand your
wings - this could be for you. Virgin Orbit is in the process of
improving vehicle performance through targeted redesign and
requalification tasks, placing emphasis on a strong structural
analysis background. This is a Full-time position at our rocket
factory in beautiful Long Beach, California.
Your Part of the Mission
Design, analysis and qualification of carbon-epoxy and metallic
vehicle structures
Develop a variety of other vehicle structural elements and
configurations in concert with other engineering disciplines
Assist in the development of manufacturing, integration, and test
processes and procedures
Act as a technical leader and mentor for strength analysis and
analysis methodologies
Support launch and mission operations
Help Virgin Orbit do our part to make the world a better place
Constantly learn new things-and share them with your team
members
Perform other duties assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or sother engineering
discipline
8+ years of structural and mechanical design experience in in a
manufacturing environment, especially where mass and cost are
critical
Passion for space exploration and a firm belief in the utility of
affordable access to space
Ability and desire to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing
work environment
Self-driven, highly motivated, and committed to improvement,
inter-team communication skills, and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in strength analysis methods, especially for
pressurized and unpressurized cylindrical structures
Expertise in the practical design of carbon fiber composites for
aerospace structures
Expertise in Finite Element Analysis using industry tools such as
NASTRAN, FEMAP and ABAQUS
Knowledge of design, analysis, fabrication and test of composite
structures, of metallic structures, and of mechanisms
Expertise in computer aided design (CAD) in a controlled
environment, both modeling and drafting skills, especially using
NX/Teamcenter
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Ability to thrive as a 'one person team'
Ability to add something unique and positive to our team
Generally high level of all-around awesomeness
Additional Qualifications
At Virgin Orbit, we are STRAIGHT UP, which means we encourage
honest and transparent communication. Our goal is to help you
interpret the pay range you see and understand that compensation is
much more than simply base pay. Individual compensation packages
are based on candidate-unique attributes, including, but not
limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, and other
job-related factors. Cash compensation is only part of the total
reward package, and the range reflects a strong market-based
salary. Some jobs may also be eligible for bonus, overtime pay,
weekend work compensation and differentials. In addition to cash
compensation, all Virgin Orbit teammates are eligible for equity
which includes stock options and/or RSUs (Restricted Stock Units)
and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
At Virgin Orbit, you work alongside some of the best and brightest,
on the coolest premier dedicated small satellite launch service. We
also know that benefits and belonging are an important piece of
your total rewards package. At Virgin Orbit we offer some of the
best around:
Robust time off with holiday shut down between Christmas and New
Year
Better than market 401k including a Safe Harbor plan
Superior health and welfare benefits offering an average 90% of
benefits premiums paid, including some plans with zero employee
contributions
Financial wellness through Northstar which includes your personal
financial advisor
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of optional benefits such as pet insurance and discounts,
and remote and/or hybrid opportunity for some positions
Health Reimbursement program providing up to $3,000 max per year
for eligible teammates
Employee Resource Groups, Virgin cultural gatherings and success
celebrations, professional growth opportunities, and more!
At Virgin Orbit, pay and total rewards is about offering
competitive programs for any stage of your life and career. We
constantly look for opportunities to enhance our programs and
reward our teammates and we update our benefits offerings
regularly.
ITAR Requirements
To 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.
Personal Requirements
Our idea of a happy life: build rockets, work with brilliant
people, serve purposeful customers, and open access to space. Sir
Richard Branson's belief is "If you get the perfect mix of people
working for your company, you have a far greater chance of
success." From the very start, we have placed top priority on
growing and fostering a team of creative, diverse, and talented
women and men.
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Virgin Orbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with
Virgin Orbit 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.
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iCIMS Req Number: 2023-7523
FLSA Status: Exempt
Office Environment: Hybrid
External Company URL: https://virginorbit.com/careers/
Street: 4022 East Conant Street
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