Job Details
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: You have 8+ years of experience working preferably in the aerospace industry or relevant environment.
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