Virgin Galactic - Tustin, CA
posted 6 months ago
The Specialist Engineer, Stress at Virgin Galactic will be responsible for tackling some of the most challenging engineering problems throughout all phases of the program life cycle. This role is critical in supporting both vehicle design/build and flight test operations, requiring hands-on assessment and analytical substantiation of vehicles in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. The Specialist Stress Engineers will collaborate with various disciplines, including Structures Design, Maintenance & Operations teams, Manufacturing, and Propulsion, to provide essential design substantiation, test support, and operational assistance. Senior Stress Engineers are expected to work both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating leadership and technical expertise in their tasking. In this role, the Specialist Engineer will perform structural analysis to ensure the integrity of components, assemblies, and systems. They will review, update, and create engineering analytical definitions for these components and assemblies, developing and utilizing finite element models as necessary. The Specialist Engineer will play a vital role in the workflow release process for structural design, supporting the review of manufacturing plans and procedures to ensure compliance with design and load requirements. Additionally, they will be responsible for creating structural component and system test plans to verify manufacturing and testing processes, developing standardized analysis criteria and templates, and mentoring junior team members. There may also be opportunities to lead small teams of engineers through various projects and assignments, enhancing both individual and team performance.