Aerospace Systems Engineering Lead – Flight & Subsystems

Natilus; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medica, Dental, Vis

401k

Unlimited PTO

Onsite Gym Access

Job summary

Natilus is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineering Lead to join our San Diego team. You will lead end-to-end systems design and development across aircraft subsystems, guiding requirements, architecture, and technical integration for flight control, propulsion, avionics, electrical, and fuel systems.

You will oversee trade studies, interface control, compliance, and project scheduling while mentoring the engineering team and coordinating with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a systems engineer or in a closely related role.
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong foundational understanding of aircraft systems.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 23 and 25 requirements.
• Experience with aircraft systems test planning and execution.
• Experience with turboprop powerplant installation design.
• Familiarity with composite airframe design and integration.
• Proficiency with NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Experience with rapid prototype aircraft programs from conceptual and preliminary design through build.

Responsibilities

• Applies technical knowledge to aircraft systems design from concept through first flight.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for the Kona systems design team.
• Assign work, set priorities, and mentor engineers to ensure timely, high-quality execution.
• Communicate and collaborate with the executive team including CEO and Head of Engineering.
• Manage engineering deliverables, identify issues, and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Lead and contribute to aircraft system design and analysis from concept through production, including propulsion, fuel, electrical, avionics, and flight controls.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

Aerospace knowledge

Project management

Flight controls

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Natilus is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineering Lead to join our San Diego team. You will lead end-to-end systems design and development across aircraft subsystems, guiding requirements, architecture, and technical integration for flight control, propulsion, avionics, electrical, and fuel systems.

You will oversee trade studies, interface control, compliance, and project scheduling while mentoring the engineering team and coordinating with executive leadership.