Flight Systems Engineer, Formula SAE Track

Icarus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful equity

Top market salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Dream desk setup

Daily lunch

Unlimited Celsius

Job summary

Icarus in Los Angeles is seeking engineers who are passionate about building and flying stratospheric aircraft. The role requires strong hands-on skills, including mechanical and electrical expertise, and a proven track record in hardware development.

Ideal candidates will thrive in a high-pressure environment and possess Formula SAE experience. We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $220,000, meaningful equity, and a culture that prioritizes engineering excellence over management.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working hands-on in various environments.
• Willingness to learn anything required to get the aircraft flying.
• Able to take feedback, improve quickly, and keep pushing.

Responsibilities

• Design and fly lightweight, high-reliability structures.
• Own mechanical subsystems from concept to flight.
• Support integration, production, and flight operations.

Skills

Formula SAE experience

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Ability to build real hardware

Education

Recent grad or exceptional student

Tools

CAD

Machining

Composites

Job description

Icarus in Los Angeles is seeking engineers who are passionate about building and flying stratospheric aircraft. The role requires strong hands-on skills, including mechanical and electrical expertise, and a proven track record in hardware development.

Ideal candidates will thrive in a high-pressure environment and possess Formula SAE experience. We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $220,000, meaningful equity, and a culture that prioritizes engineering excellence over management.