Skyryse
Chief Engineer
$250K–$300K
El Segundo, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
Los Angeles, California, United States - Experience
- 10+ years of professional experience in full-cycle engineering roles; 15+ years preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience. Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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.
About the job
Leads the architecture and execution of Skyryse’s fly-by-wire flight control engineering programs from concept through certification and deployment, including SkyOS certification on the R66.
What you'll do
- Plan and coordinate engineering scope, schedules, resources, dependencies, and cross-functional development, qualification, and certification.
- Own fly-by-wire system architecture, requirements, technical specifications, and safety, performance, and reliability trade-offs.
- Manage technical risks, review engineering documentation and test plans, and partner with certification teams, leadership, suppliers, and regulators.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
- 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.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or PhD in a related engineering field; 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.
Pay
$250,000 - $300,000 USD base salary
Tools
SkyOS, R66, ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254, 14 CFR Part 27
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