Senior Engineer, Mechanical Systems Verification and Validation

Job overview

The Senior Engineer, Mechanical Systems Verification and Validation role is onsite in Tustin, CA, with a stated annual base salary range of $108,871–$166,036. Virgin Galactic develops air and space vehicles and is advancing human spaceflight. The role leads and supports verification strategies for aerospace mechanical systems. It helps demonstrate compliance with vehicle requirements and contributes to design, integration, qualification, and maturation of hardware through coordinated engineering, manufacturing, test, and operations work.

What you'll do

• Support mechanical design for aircraft and spacecraft configurations
• plan, execute, and document verification and validation activities
• define system-level test and acceptance criteria
• coordinate qualification plans and tests
• develop and release verification artifacts
• provide technical support during production, integration, vehicle testing, and flight-readiness activities
• identify and resolve technical risks
• follow safety and foreign-object-debris prevention practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior engineer

mechanical systems

verification and validation

tustin ca

virgin galactic

aerospace

aircraft

spacecraft

systems qualification

catia

requirements management

safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes medical, financial, and other benefits
• details are available through the employer’s benefits information.

Why this role

Combines mechanical systems design with system-level verification, qualification, and aerospace vehicle development.

About the employer

Virgin Galactic is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.