Identify technical risks early and implement mitigation strategies; escalate clearly and without delay when mitigation isn't working.
Develop and maintain the architectural vision for fly-by-wire systems, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements.
Work with stakeholders to elicit and document system requirements, and translate them into technical specifications and allocated design.
Make and defend data-informed design decisions and trade-offs; serve as the accountable technical voice when requirements conflict.
Review technical documentation, design artifacts, and test plans.
Partner with the certification organization to ensure design, evidence, and documentation support the certification basis.
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for internal leadership and external partners, including suppliers and regulators.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of professional experience in full-cycle engineering roles.
Hands-on experience designing fly-by-wire flight control systems.
Experience with component-level qualification for aerospace applications.
Experience with applicable aviation certification requirements and the evidence they demand.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of professional experience in full-cycle engineering roles.
Experience with rotorcraft design and verification.
Familiarity with ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254, and 14 CFR Part 27 certification.
Background in complex embedded systems or avionics integration.
WHY SKYRYSE?
The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
Salary Range: $250,000 - $300,000
Valuable stock option plan
Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!
WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Employment is contingent upon confirmation of authorization to export in accordance with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
