Staff Project Engineer - Rotors and Blades
Core
Lead tactical project engineering for rotors and blades, managing fabrication, assembly, and test campaigns for advanced air mobility hardware.
Role type
Staff Project Engineer (Aerospace Manufacturing)
Builds
Flight hardware, ground test articles, and large-scale test facilities for air taxis and UAS.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing, eVTOL/UAV development, composite structures.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
tactical project engineering, supplier management, CAD interpretation, GD&T, manufacturing process planning, NDI methods, aerospace quality systems (AS9100, FAA Part 21/145), mechanical troubleshooting.
Preferred skills
CNC machining, manual lathe/mill, waterjet, wire/plunge EDM, composite structures (wet layup, prepreg, autoclave cure), structural test article instrumentation.
Responsibilities
Generate and review engineering CAD/drawings and quality plans; support development test campaigns from fabrication to post-processing; collaborate with design teams on manufacturability; develop fabrication and assembly strategies; troubleshoot manufacturing and test anomalies; travel to sites for direct fabrication support.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with leadership