Program Manager, Test & Evaluation – Spaceship Delta
Job Description
As a Program Manager within our Test & Evaluation Program Team, you will be responsible for planning, integrating, and executing one or more Test & Evaluation programs/projects on the Spaceship Delta Program. Test & Evaluation programs/projects require delivery of test results for a variety of engineering disciplines; including, but not limited to structures, materials, mechanical systems, avionics, and flight controls.Your responsibilities will include:Build and lead a Test & Evaluation Team to deliver products that achieve technical, cost, and schedule objectives.Overall responsibility for developing program plans, including baselining, and execution within the approved baseline cost, schedule, and scope
This includes accountability for developing a cross-functional team to ensure programs are executed by the gated product life cycle and Program Management processes guaranteeing the achievement of program and business goals.Leveraging your experience to help the Virgin Galactic team develop and deploy program processes aligned with Program Management best practicesCollaborate with other organizations across the company (Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business/Cost Management, Quality, etc) as required to ensure execution of program statement of work.Regularly report to executive leadership, internal and external customers, and the wider organization the team’s performance in the areas of quality, scope, cost, and scheduleThis position reports to the Test & Evaluation Program Director on the Spaceship Delta program.What you bring:Minimum of a B.S
in Engineering or technical discipline from an accredited universityMinimum 7 years of experience with the design, development, integration, and testing of aerospace systems productsDemonstrated success managing aerospace projects ideally with a focus on Supplier Project Management.Preferred Skills::PMP CertificationPrimavera (P6) ExperienceAerospace test practices include component acceptance and qualification, structural validation, environmental testing, instrumentation, and data acquisition.Full Scale / Large Scale testing of primary structure in a FAR 23/25 or DoD environment.Hands-on experience with composite part fabrication and assembly processes.Aircraft systems development and/or testing per DO-254 and DO-178Environmental Qualification standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461/464, MIL-STD-704Six Sigma Training and CertificationThe annual U.S
base salary range for this full-time position is $132,100.00–$201,550.00
The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity
Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered
For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit Who We AreVirgin Galactic is transforming humanity’s relationship with space
By making it more open and accessible, we are connecting the world to the love, wonder and awe inspired by space travel, helping to create new opportunities for the benefit of life on Earth
Whether it’s supporting cutting-edge research missions for scientists and students, or offering life-changing experiences for the adventurers among us, Virgin Galactic is THE spaceline for Earth
Such an audacious vision requires a team as driven as they are curious – one capable of redefining the boundaries of what’s possible. Export Requirements To conform to U.S
Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S
Person (either a U.S
citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C
1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S
Department of State or the U.S
Department of Commerce
The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control
See list here.EEO StatementVirgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. DRUG FREE WORKPLACEVirgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace
All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies
This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing. PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSFor individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.Job SummaryJob number: 1548Date posted : 2024-08-06Profession: EngineeringEmployment type: Full-Time
This includes accountability for developing a cross-functional team to ensure programs are executed by the gated product life cycle and Program Management processes guaranteeing the achievement of program and business goals.Leveraging your experience to help the Virgin Galactic team develop and deploy program processes aligned with Program Management best practicesCollaborate with other organizations across the company (Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business/Cost Management, Quality, etc) as required to ensure execution of program statement of work.Regularly report to executive leadership, internal and external customers, and the wider organization the team’s performance in the areas of quality, scope, cost, and scheduleThis position reports to the Test & Evaluation Program Director on the Spaceship Delta program.What you bring:Minimum of a B.S
in Engineering or technical discipline from an accredited universityMinimum 7 years of experience with the design, development, integration, and testing of aerospace systems productsDemonstrated success managing aerospace projects ideally with a focus on Supplier Project Management.Preferred Skills::PMP CertificationPrimavera (P6) ExperienceAerospace test practices include component acceptance and qualification, structural validation, environmental testing, instrumentation, and data acquisition.Full Scale / Large Scale testing of primary structure in a FAR 23/25 or DoD environment.Hands-on experience with composite part fabrication and assembly processes.Aircraft systems development and/or testing per DO-254 and DO-178Environmental Qualification standards such as DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461/464, MIL-STD-704Six Sigma Training and CertificationThe annual U.S
base salary range for this full-time position is $132,100.00–$201,550.00
The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity
Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered
For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit Who We AreVirgin Galactic is transforming humanity’s relationship with space
By making it more open and accessible, we are connecting the world to the love, wonder and awe inspired by space travel, helping to create new opportunities for the benefit of life on Earth
Whether it’s supporting cutting-edge research missions for scientists and students, or offering life-changing experiences for the adventurers among us, Virgin Galactic is THE spaceline for Earth
Such an audacious vision requires a team as driven as they are curious – one capable of redefining the boundaries of what’s possible. Export Requirements To conform to U.S
Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S
Person (either a U.S
citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C
1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S
Department of State or the U.S
Department of Commerce
The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control
See list here.EEO StatementVirgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. DRUG FREE WORKPLACEVirgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace
All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies
This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing. PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTSFor individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.Job SummaryJob number: 1548Date posted : 2024-08-06Profession: EngineeringEmployment type: Full-Time
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