Virgin Galactic - Tustin, CA
posted 5 months ago
The Engineer-II Stress will support both vehicle design/build and flight test operations directly, via hands-on assessment and analytical substantiation of vehicles in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment. This role is crucial in both the build and vehicle operations phases of programs, ensuring that the structural integrity of components, assemblies, and systems is maintained throughout the process. Stress Engineers will interface and collaborate with various other disciplines, including Structures Design, Maintenance & Operations teams, Manufacturing, Propulsion, Flight Test, and more. This collaboration is essential for providing design substantiation, test support, and operations support. Senior Stress Engineers are expected to function both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating strong analytical skills and the ability to mentor junior team members. In this position, the Stress Engineer will perform structural analysis to provide analytical definitions and ensure the structural integrity of components and systems. Responsibilities include reviewing, updating, and creating engineering analytical definitions, developing and utilizing finite element models, and playing an integral role in the workflow release process for structural design. The engineer will also support the review of manufacturing plans and procedures to ensure compliance with design and load requirements, as well as the creation of structural component and system test plans to verify manufacturing and testing. Additionally, the role involves developing standardized analysis criteria and templates to streamline processes and improve efficiency.