Supernal

Sr. Manager, Mechanical and Flight Systems Engineering

Irvine, CA · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$221k-$270kDetected 16 days ago

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About the role

Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?
The future of mobility starts with people.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement M&FS product development workflows and deploy from conceptual design to first article production
Maintain effective communication with the leadership team, internal departments, suppliers, and customers concerning technical issues affecting the program
Guide selection and development of new manufacturing technologies, engineering tools, and aircraft structural designs
Establish strategies for testing to define and validate methods, material, and simulation techniques
Build high-performing, cohesive teams in Dynamic Systems, Airframe, M&P, Flight Systems, and Interiors Design, Analysis, and Test
Provide infrastructure, support and awareness of resources to entire M&FS Team
Create and execute strategies for coaching, mentoring, and developing the M&FS Engineering function across Supernal, including training
Implement Supernal Part Classification consistently across teams
Ability to build productive relationships quickly and effectively with internal and external leaders

Requirements

Our ideal candidate has significant experience and expertise in FAA certificated development programs.
Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical or equivalent disciplines is required
Seven (7) years minimum experience with composite design, analysis and production
Experience with implementation of new material and manufacturing techniques for FAA acceptance

Compensation

$220,846 - $269,922 USD

Benefits

Meet company goals for diversity, equity and inclusion

Company info

At Supernal, we are working on new eVTOL technology to make the world a better place with Urban Air Mobility (UAM).
Manager, Mechanical and Flight Systems Engineering (M&FS) is responsible for guiding the development and certification of innovative dynamic systems (rotors, gearboxes), airframe, materials & processes, avionics, actuation, landing gear, cockpit controls, and interiors designs to achieve functional and performance requirements.
The department supports the complete life cycle of associated components: requirements, concept development, engineering integration, prelim and final design and analysis, manufacturing start-up, testing, qualification, certification, production and in-service support.
The role works with team members across Supernal and externally on cutting edge technologies including rotor design, composite manufacturing, and advanced structural analysis to meet safety, quality, cost, schedule, and people goals.
This role will report to the CTO.
What you can do:
Program Support
Guide development, implementation, and certification of dynamic systems (rotor, gearbox), airframe, flight systems, and interiors components for all Supernal prototype/proof-of-concept and production programs
Ensure the structural integrity of the rotors and airframe through appropriate analysis and test
Ensure appropriate requirements development and validation and supplier selection and coordination for flight systems including avionics, actuation, inceptors, and landing gear
Ensure all U/X and interior design requirements are engineered into the aircraft interior and certifiable
Ensure materials and process selection, documentation, qualification, and execution practices meet acceptable standards and provide competitive advantage
Plan and assign project responsibilities across the M&FS organization and ensure plans are integrated with other organizations across the company and partners
Guide development of program M&FS requirements and supervise validation and verification
Develop and manage schedule, budget, work scope, and risk by aligning resources to balance program needs for multiple programs in parallel
Collaborate closely with "upstream" (Flight Tech, Product) and "downstream" (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Certification) internal stakeholders and suppliers to execute M&FS program work statement through all phases: requirements & concept development, engineering integration & design, manufacturing, testing, qualification, certification & production
Define strategic direction for M&FS including staffing, make/buy, and technology decisions
Collaborate to provide needs for and guide "building block"-based development of next generation materials and manufacturing methods to support very high-rate production vehicles, aligned to the needs of the aircraft and business
Ensure that the Technical and Manufacturing Readiness (TRL/MRL) of strategic technologies meet M&FS needs
Identify and review opportunities for developing and/or acquiring new technologies required to improve safety, reliability, performance, and cost, including via collaborations with external research organizations as appropriate
Team Development

Equal opportunity

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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 Supernal's receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).

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