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Job Description
Job Description
About the Company
Re-invent the jet engine for a new Jet Age. Our client is replacing conventional aircraft and transforming the world’s relationship to time and space – flying faster, farther, and more efficiently. This team is seeking Department Head, Director, or Executive level candidates. Exact leveling and scope will be determined throughout the evaluation process. This company is based in San Francisco, CA and their preference is for this leader to be locally based, however, they will also consider candidates based in Los Angeles, CA or Mojave, CA.
More company details will be shared during an initial call.
About the Role
Our client is looking for a Chief Engineer, Aircraft to join their growing team. The ideal candidate is a proven leader, communicator, and problem solver capable of rising to any challenge in a dynamic startup environment. Your work will have a direct impact on business outcomes. It will be fast-paced, requiring you to adapt quickly.
In this role, your mission will be to own the end-to-end design of the supersonic aircraft design. You will build a team of 2 people to accelerate your work and will be responsible for growing and mentoring them. The Aircraft team is one of the 3 core pillars of the company making this role one of their most senior and critical hires. You are a great fit if you have past experience with supersonics.
Responsibilities
Lead the technical oversight and design of the initial prototype and production aircrafts
Responsible for the design and analysis process including : conceptual design, detailed aircraft performance analysis, stability and control analysis, and detailed geometry design
Oversee the structures work including : loads analysis, structural analysis, aeroelasticity, and structural testing and ground vibration tests, among others.
Collaborate on the systems layout
Build and develop the aircraft design team
Requirements
Bachelor’s, Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. PhD preferred.
Direct experience in supersonics
Ideally a combination of experience in more established companies and more dynamic startup environments
Track record building and growing a team of technical airframe specialists and analysts
Deep technical background in CFD and FEA
Fundamental understanding of aircraft load paths, composite structures, detailed design and fabrication
Experience selecting and managing relationships with third party vendors
Aeroelastic analysis, acoustic modeling, and rotor dynamics simulation
Benefit Highlights
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Competitive pay and transparent stock option plan
Flexible work environment
Self-managed time-off policy
ITAR Requirement
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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Additional Information
Our client highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. They consider working in the office five days a week to be an essential function of the employee's role.
Equal Opportunity
Our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About AdAstra
This position is a direct hire, permanent placement for a client of AdAstra.
AdAstra is building thriving teams within Hard-tech : Space, Climate, and Defense.
Our commitment is to curate and close premier talent for our partners, achieved via specialized technical screening, personalized culture assessment, and high-touch candidate engagement. We are motivated to foster boundless team satisfaction and catalyze innovation for future generations, enabling inconceivable technology from Earth, to the stars.
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