Lead Engineer, Airframe Design

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Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company thats developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable integrated and human-centered ecosystem we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in todays air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone improving peoples ability to move whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do:

The Lead Engineer Airframe Design is responsible for guiding the strategic direction and execution of the design build and test prototype and production aircraft while overseeing the development of the fundamental framework of standard processes and procedures within the subject area for conceptual preliminary and detail design. The Lead Airframe Designer drives design for manufacturing from concept to production releases and ensures a smooth transition into production with the operations team. The position collaborates with all technical development teams including systems interiors flight technology and manufacturing and supports the airframe team meeting its delivery weight and cost targets.

What you can do:

• Guide trade studies conceptual design layouts and release of details and assemblies for major primary and secondary airframe structures
• Lead development of new manufacturing technologies engineering tools and airframe structural designs
• Define strategy for major integrated systems or programs
• Coach mentor and develop others on the Airframe Design team on technical topics and various design methods
• Work closely with structural analysis and test engineers to make decisions on test requirements that support element component and vehicle level testing
• Make sound technical decisions and represent the design team as a subject matter expert
• Communicate directly with management and cross-functional leaders as required
• Document design configurations and decision justifications for milestone design reviews (CoDR PDR CDR) and safety of test/flight reviews (FRR TRR)
• Define the scope of supplier work and represent the company to suppliers as final technical authority
• Review drawing packages and test plans
• Create or update internal handbooks/manuals for best practices
• May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelors degree in aerospace engineering mechanical engineering or a relevant engineering field is required
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in airframe design
• Experience with aircraft conceptual design and development programs and Rotorcraft design/industry
• Proficient in CAD software (Catia UG Pro-E Solidworks)
• Proficient in composite structures design and fabrication
• Proficient in design optimization and load path analysis
• Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Highly collaborative and proactive communicator
• Ability to operate independently within a narrow range of tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to create schedules for own tasks prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Ability to proactively identify problems recommend solutions or improvements and create and implement contingency plans

You may also be able to contribute:

• Masters degree in a relevant field preferred
• Familiarity or expertise with MRB structural testing flight test or test data monitoring/evaluation
• Familiarity with certification process
• Project Engineering experience/skills

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This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment your employment is contingent upon Supernals receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).