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# Engineer II, Systems

- **Company:** Virgin Galactic
- **Location:** Tustin, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $88,477 - $134,981
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Test Data, Enovia
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467429458&tx=JT10092UYD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) discipline
 * Minimum 5 years of relevant systems engineering experience with either government or commercial aerospace/space programs.
 * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using tools such as Cameo or equivalent.
 * Proficiency in using requirements management tool (such as DOORS) for requirements capture and traceability.
 * Experience with Requirements definition, specifications, integration and verification of avionics, aircraft mechanical systems, interior design, electrical systems, and structures.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
 * Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
 * Strong problem-solving mindset and passion for working in a team-driven culture.
 * Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials and chemicals.
 * Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
 * Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior.
 * Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas.

Preferred Skills and Experience

 * Advanced degree in Systems Engineering.
 * Experience with DOORS, CAMEO, ENOVIA, SysML, MBSE, or comparable toolsets.
 * Familiarity with aerospace quality and certification standards (AS9100, DO 178/254, ARP4754A).
 * Positive, proactive, and resilient in dynamic environments.
 * Passion for challenging the status quo to elevate engineering excellence.

## Description

* Support systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from concept through delivery.
 * Evaluate operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
 * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and integrate various subsystems.
 * Develop and manage system requirements, ensuring traceability from high-level objectives down to component specifications, including interfaces
 * Contribute to design trade studies and product development planning.
 * Participate in major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and customer meetings.
 * Perform system and requirements validation and verification to ensure compliance with mission goals.
 * Review test plans, procedures, and reports; review test data and waivers.
 * Continuously practice safety behavior and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) awareness/prevention; adhere to regulatory protocols and rules.
 * Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day.
 * Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks
 * Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete projects.