Senior Aircraft Integration Engineer Mojave, CA

JetZero Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

10 paid holidays

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Equity tax advisory services

Job summary

JetZero Inc. in Mojave Air and Space Port seeks a Senior Aircraft Integration Engineer to lead on-site integration of systems and subsystems for the Demonstrator airframe, coordinating with Scaled Composites.

You will develop work instructions, adjudicate deviations, manage materials, and guide a cross-functional team through a fast-moving development program, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing and/or R&D.
• Strong experience with safety and quality management.
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving development program with evolving processes and procedures.
• Experience with prototyping and/or experimental testing (desired).
• Experience working hands-on (desired).
• Knowledgeable on manufacturing processes.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience with Siemens NX/Teamcenter.
• Experience with composite aircraft manufacturing (desired).
• Experience with leading a team (desired).

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of JetZero’s Build Manager, support development and refinement of work instructions necessary to effectively integrate systems and subsystems into the Demonstrator airframe.
• In coordination with the Demonstrator Chief Engineer, provide on-site adjudication of deviations from technical specifications and work instructions.
• Coordinate near, mid, and long-term tasking with JetZero’s Systems Integration Manager and the airframe manufacturer (Scaled Composites, LLC) in the airframe manufacturer’s facility.
• Coordinate materials procurement, logistics, and usage, ensuring efficient operations.
• Collaborate closely with JetZero’s and Scaled’s engineering teams.
• Help coordinate Aircraft Integration Engineering team priorities and tasking.
• Assist in developing procedure and process documentation.
• Prepare and deliver weekly status reports, as directed.]
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Skills

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Leadership

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Hands-on engineering

Tools

Siemens NX/Teamcenter

Composite manufacturing processes

Job description

Today’s aircraft contribute around 4% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars. This is only going to increase: Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall.

JetZero is developing a b lended - wing body (BWB) aircraft . It uses up to 50% less fuel and will be built to accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. JetZero is the inevitable solution to sustainable air travel.

The JetZero Team

We are experienced aerospace professionals and engineers, excited about the future. That future will only be possible if we share our vision and what it means to people’s lives: carbon-free flight that ' i s better for both passengers and airlines around the world .

JetZero is seeking an experiencedSenior AircraftIntegration Engineerto support JetZero’s build and integration efforts at Mojave Air and Space Port. This position will accomplish JetZero’s integration of systems and subsystems alongside the manufacturing efforts of Scaled Composites. Aircraft Integration Engineers, including Senior level, will support development of work instructions and provide the on-site technical direction for in-process build and integration efforts in Mojave. Duties include shop coordination of weekly tasking with Scaled Composites, as well as overall management of JetZero’s onsite team execution. Other on-site duties include development of JetZero processes and procedures and coordination with JetZero’s off-site functional managers. Senior Aircraft Integration Engineer will also assist in leading the Aircraft Integration Engineering team.

What You'll Do:

• Under the direction of JetZero’s Build Manager, support development and refinement of work instructions necessary to effectively integrate systems and subsystems into the Demonstrator airframe.
• In coordination with the Demonstrator Chief Engineer, provide on-site adjudication of deviations from technical specifications and work instructions.
• Coordinate near, mid, and long-term tasking with JetZero’s Systems Integration Manager and the airframe manufacturer (Scaled Composites, LLC) in the airframe manufacturer’s facility.
• Coordinate materials procurement, logistics, and usage, ensuring efficient operations.
• Collaborate closely withJetZero’s and Scaled’s engineering teams.
• Help coordinate Aircraft Integration Engineering team priorities and tasking.
• Assist in developing procedure and process documentation.
• Prepare and deliverweekly status reports, as directed.

What You Bring:

• 10 years of experiencein aerospace manufacturing and/or R&D.
• Strong experience withsafety and quality management.
• Ability to operate effectively in afast-moving development program with evolving processes and procedures.
• Experience with prototyping and/or experimental testing (desired).
• Experience working “hands on” (desired).
• Knowledgeable on manufacturing processes.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience with Siemens NX/Teamcenter
• Experience with composite aircraft manufacturing (desired).
• Experience with leading a team (desired).

Compensation:

Our compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees. The range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000. We consider a number of factors when presenting a final offer, including geography, internal equity and years of experience and expertise.

• Unlimited PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Equity tax advisory services

The Interview Process

We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.

• Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter or hiring team member to chat through your background, what you could bring to our team, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.
• The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at JetZero. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field.
• The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners.
• The Executive Review : A chance to meet an executive and view JetZero from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more.

Depending on the position you are interviewing for, there may also be a Take Home Exercise as part of the interview proccess. Our assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day.

JetZero does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

At JetZero, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, ordinance, or regulation.