At Virgin Orbit, we launch the small satellite revolution, accessing space for missions that were previously unimaginable and fostering new ideas and technologies to create a truly spacefaring civilization. We deliver Virgin’s legendary customer service by pairing technological advancements with a clear focus on our customers’ needs. We build a workplace and a workforce for the future, knowing that our decisions and investments of today will launch the industries of tomorrow. We engage a diverse and inclusive community of dreamers and achievers in a shared mission to access space to improve life on Earth. At Virgin Orbit, we boost imagination. Search all of our job openings on our career portal.
Position Summary
Virgin Orbit (VO) is seeking a Propulsion Design and Analysis Engineer to join the team as a guiding member in the design of the propulsion group engineering products. This is a highly specialized role valuing demonstrated experience in liquid propellant rocket engine (LPRE) design. If you join us in this position, you will provide technical leadership for a diverse team via the guidance of new engine layouts, conceptual and detailed design of engine componentry, and rigorous implementation of design best practices and analytical methods in order to get a robust product into orbit. The ideal candidate would demonstrate both component and systems level design and analysis experience with LPREs. This is a full-time position at our rocket factory in beautiful Long Beach, California.
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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. In the words of Sir Richard Branson “We believe it’s better to have a hole in your team than an asshole in your team!”
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