Lead Aerospace Engineer

Company: Building autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles

Opportunity: Our client is looking for a Senior Aerospace Engineer to lead their team of hardware and aerospace engineers in the design, development and testing of hardware systems.

Requirements

Core responsibilities

• Lead and manage hardware and aerospace design, development, and testing of hardware systems (cargo, communication systems, flight control, navigation, propulsion, sensors, GCS, GSE)
• Supervise the selection process of hardware components
• Develop and oversee plans and schedules for hardware development, ensuring on-time project delivery.
• Mentor and lead a team of engineers across different experience levels, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new hardware designs
• Drive prototype creation and oversee thorough testing. Own performance and reliability, including post-launch operations.
• Resolve hardware-related issues promptly and efficiently, employing troubleshooting and improvement strategies. Participate in design reviews.
• Contribute to hardware design and problem-solving and maintain a hands-on approach.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the engineering team's successes and obstacles.
• Set ambitious goals for yourself and your team, continuously raising the bar for what can be achieved.

Required

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 8+ years of experience (aerospace industry preferred)
• Demonstrated experience leading teams for multiple years
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Expert experience with FEA (Ansys, Nastran)
• Experience with mechanical design and analysis
• Experience with manufacturing processes and techniques used in the aerospace industry
• experience working with vendors for manufacturing
• Experience with technical drawings and GD&T

Ideal candidate

• Experience with CAM, CNC, mill, lathe, composite layup, mold making, and shop tools
• 3D printing experience
• Experience flying planes and/or large drones
• Experience with composite structure design and analysis

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Stock Option Plan

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree