Virgin Galactic

Mechanical Engineer, Spaceship Propulsion

Virgin Galactic

Mojave, CA 93501, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelPhd or Professional
Job Description

Are you a Mechanical Engineer passionate about space exploration and eager to join a world-leading organization? If so, Virgin Galactic's Spaceship Propulsion team is looking for a talented and creative Mechanical Engineer to help design, develop, and test advanced propulsion systems for our revolutionary space vehicles.The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and have a minimum of five years' experience in the aerospace industry. Additionally, they will have a strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and combustion theory, as well as experience with the design, fabrication, and testing of systems involving liquid and/or hybrid propulsion.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a unique, ambitious project and help bring the dream of space travel to life. If you have the necessary qualifications and are looking for a career-defining challenge, we want to hear from you!

Where is this job?
This job is located at Mojave, CA 93501, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Aerospace Engineering Degree

  • Knowledge Of Propulsion Systems

  • Experience Designing Components For Spacecraft

  • Ability To Analyze And Troubleshoot Complex Systems

  • Excellent Problem Solving And Communication Skills

  • Ability To Work With A Team And Independently

  • Working Knowledge Of Cad And Other Engineering Tools

  • Ability To Work In A Fast-Paced Environment

Required Skills
  • Documentation

  • Engineering

  • Testing

  • Troubleshooting

  • Quality

  • Debugging

  • Design

  • CAD

  • Analysis

  • Manufacturing

  • Regulatory

  • Dynamics

  • Propulsion

  • Materials

  • Thermal

Soft Skills
  • Communication

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Leadership

  • Problem Solving

  • Time management

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • Organization

  • self-motivation

  • Teamwork

  • Adaptability

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Mechanical Engineer, Spaceship Propulsion in Mojave, CA 93501, USA is $106,000 to $154,000. This range is based on the available salary data from the various job postings in the area.

Additional Information
Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedFebruary 4th, 2023
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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About Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic is a spaceflight company within the Virgin Group. It is developing commercial spacecraft and aims to provide suborbital spaceflights to space tourists and suborbital launches for space science missions.

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