Lead Aircraft Systems Engineer - Next-Gen Flight

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k

Unlimited PTO

Onsite Gym

Job summary

Natilus is seeking an Aircraft Subsystems Engineering Lead to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will contribute and lead end-to-end systems development, including requirements definition, system architecture, and technical integration across subsystems including flight controls, propulsion, avionics, electrical and fuel systems.

This role oversees trade studies, interface control, compliance, and scheduling, while providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of systems engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems and propulsion.
• 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 concept to build.

Responsibilities

• Applies technical knowledge to the 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 closely 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

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Requirements definition

System architecture

Flight controls knowledge

Propulsion systems

Avionics integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Natilus is seeking an Aircraft Subsystems Engineering Lead to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will contribute and lead end-to-end systems development, including requirements definition, system architecture, and technical integration across subsystems including flight controls, propulsion, avionics, electrical and fuel systems.

This role oversees trade studies, interface control, compliance, and scheduling, while providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team.