Chief Engineer, Fury Advanced Development & Prototyping

What you'll do

• Own prototype aircraft build execution, fabrication, assembly, and systems integration.
• Plan and manage ground testing and vehicle checkout in preparation for flight test.
• Lead a small engineering and technician team and coordinate technical work with suppliers and manufacturing partners.

What they ask for

• Proven leadership building and integrating a new, complex aircraft or aerospace vehicle; experience from design release through first-article build and test campaign.
• Hands-on manufacturing and prototyping expertise, including composite fabrication, metallic structures, systems installation, and vehicle assembly.
• Experience leading small multidisciplinary teams in rapid development; strong mechanical/aerospace structures, systems integration, DFM, and production troubleshooting skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice to have

• Led prototype build of a Group 3-or-above UAS; experience with DOW technology development organizations such as DARPA or AFRL.
• Experience with rapid hardware prototyping, manufacturing processes, or first-flight test direction; active Top Secret clearance.

Pay

$254,000 — $336,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

composite fabrication, metallic structures, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), additive manufacturing, advanced composites, automated assembly