Director of UAV Engineering & Flight Systems

Fruition Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the development of UAV and hybrid-electric aircraft programs. The ideal candidate will define the engineering strategy, manage system architecture, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality execution from concept to certification. This position requires over 10 years of engineering leadership experience and a Master's degree in a relevant field. Experience in aerospace compliance and safety-critical processes is essential. Join us to drive innovation in aviation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience in complex hardware–software aerospace systems.
• Proven experience with aircraft, UAVs, or mobility systems through flight testing and certification.
• Experience in compliance with safety-critical processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Define engineering strategy from concept to certification.
• Own system architecture and manage requirements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Aerospace compliance

Team management

Technical decision-making

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

Job description

A leading aerospace firm is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the development of UAV and hybrid-electric aircraft programs. The ideal candidate will define the engineering strategy, manage system architecture, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality execution from concept to certification. This position requires over 10 years of engineering leadership experience and a Master's degree in a relevant field. Experience in aerospace compliance and safety-critical processes is essential. Join us to drive innovation in aviation.