Head of Flight Sciences — Remote Opportunity

Radia; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Mental health support with 24/7Counsel

Virtual therapy and Calm app

Employer-paid life and disability ins.

401(k) retirement plan

Health Care FSA and HSA options

Lunch on site for Boulder office

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

Radia, headquartered in Boulder, CO, seeks an experienced Flight Sciences leader to oversee WindRunner development, a large Part 25 aircraft. You’ll manage aerodynamics, performance, loads, dynamics, and control, guiding the team through certification, cost, and schedule goals.

The role reports to the VP of Engineering and Chief Engineer, leading across disciplines and suppliers while driving strategic planning, staffing, and program execution toward successful certification and production

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Flight Sciences.
• At least 5 years in technical leadership or people leadership roles.
• Experience on a Part 25 airplane development program.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to tailor messaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Flight Sciences organization (aerodynamics, performance, loads, dynamics, stability and control, and mass properties).
• Provide technical leadership and decision-making to meet program, certification, safety, and performance objectives.
• Guide recruiting and staffing to support PDR, CDR, certification, and production readiness.
• Ensure engineering processes and standards are followed by the team.
• Define regulatory requirements and means of compliance within Flight Sciences.
• Strategize planning, scheduling, budgeting, and program management.

Skills

Technical leadership

Flight Sciences expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Aerospace Engineering degree

Job description

Radia, headquartered in Boulder, CO, seeks an experienced Flight Sciences leader to oversee WindRunner development, a large Part 25 aircraft. You’ll manage aerodynamics, performance, loads, dynamics, and control, guiding the team through certification, cost, and schedule goals.

The role reports to the VP of Engineering and Chief Engineer, leading across disciplines and suppliers while driving strategic planning, staffing, and program execution toward successful certification and production