Chief Engineer - Clean-Sheet Aircraft Program

iO Associates; Corse; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading aerospace company in France is looking for a Chief Engineer to spearhead innovative aircraft development. This role involves providing strategic technical leadership and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and engineering excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of aerospace engineering experience and a deep understanding of EASA regulations.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of aerospace engineering experience, including leadership of complex aviation programs.
• Deep expertise in overall aircraft systems or performance.
• Strong command of EASA regulations and certification processes.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic technical leadership across all phases of aircraft development.
• Guide system integration, design, testing, and certification efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Connaissances

Aerospace engineering experience

Leadership in complex aviation programs

Knowledge of EASA regulations

Project management

Description du poste

Chief Engineer - Clean-Sheet Aircraft Program

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent role

Are you ready to shape the future of aviation?

We're seeking a visionary Chief Engineer to lead the technical development of a groundbreaking clean-sheet aircraft program.

This is a rare opportunity to take the reins of a full-cycle aerospace initiative - from concept to production - working with a multidisciplinary team of top-tier engineers and innovators.

What You'll Do:

• Provide strategic technical leadership across all phases of aircraft development.
• Guide system integration, design, testing, and certification efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders and regulatory bodies to communicate technical progress.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.

What You Bring:

• 12+ years of aerospace engineering experience, including leadership of complex aviation programs.
• Deep expertise in one or more of the following:
• Overall aircraft systems e.g. avionics, EWIS, landing gear systems etc.
• Overall aircraft performance e.g. flight physics, aerodynamics etc.
• Strong command of EASA regulations and certification processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and deliver results.