Senior Aircraft Systems Integrator

JetZero Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

12 paid holidays

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Equity tax advisory services

Job summary

JetZero Inc. is seeking a Senior Aircraft Systems Integrator in Long Beach, California to lead the technical integration of aircraft systems across laboratories, ground test environments, and the Demonstrator aircraft.

You will define integration strategies, manage inter-system dependencies, and ensure readiness for test and flight operations while coordinating with safety engineering and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related field.
• 10+ years aerospace engineering experience in development, integration, testing or certification.
• Experience across multiple aircraft systems and engineering disciplines.
• Experience defining and executing integrated test or verification strategies.
• Knowledge of aircraft development lifecycle from design through flight test.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional aircraft integration across avionics, flight controls, propulsion, and subsystems.
• Own aircraft-level interfaces, dependencies, conflicts, and issue resolution.
• Develop integrated verification and test strategies across labs, aircraft, and flight test.
• Define verification sequencing, milestones, objectives and readiness for events.
• Coordinate development labs and Demonstrator configurations.
• Plan phased integration and risk-reduction activities before installation.
• Validate environmental conditions, installation effects, system interactions, operational scenarios.
• Coordinate with Safety Engineering on hazards and evidence of readiness.
• Identify risks and lead technical reviews with program leadership.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Systems integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Test & verification planning

Aircraft development lifecycle

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Iron Bird testing

Lab testing tools

Hardware integration

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 .

The Senior Aircraft Systems Integrator will lead the technical integration of aircraft systems across laboratories, ground test environments, and the Demonstrator aircraft. This role serves as the critical bridge between individual system teams, test and laboratory organizations, safety engineering, and aircraft integration activities to ensure a cohesive and executable path from system development through aircraft-level verification.

The successful candidate will work across disciplines to define integration strategies, identify inter-system dependencies, establish verification and test sequencing, and validate aircraft-level assumptions related to installation, environmental conditions, interfaces, and operational scenarios. This position plays a key role in reducing integration risk and ensuring aircraft readiness for test and flight operations.

What You'll Do:

• Lead cross-functional aircraft integration across avionics, flight controls, propulsion, electrical power, hydraulics, ECS, structures, and supporting subsystems.
• Own aircraft-level interfaces, dependencies, conflicts, and technical issue resolution throughout design and integration.
• Develop integrated verification and test strategies spanning system development, laboratories, aircraft integration, and flight test.
• Define verification sequencing, integration milestones, test objectives, success criteria, and readiness for major events.
• Connect development labs, integration facilities, and the Demonstrator while ensuring representative configurations and environments.
• Plan phased integration and risk-reduction activities before aircraft installation.
• Validate aircraft-level assumptions for environmental conditions, installation effects, system interactions, operational scenarios, failure propagation, and functionality.
• Coordinate with Safety Engineering on hazards, safety assessments, concern closure, and evidence of operational readiness.
• Identify integration risks, critical-path dependencies, and readiness criteria; lead technical reviews and communicate status and mitigation plans to program leadership.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of aerospace engineering experience with aircraft development, integration, testing, or certification programs.
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple aircraft systems and engineering disciplines.
• Experience defining and executing integrated test or verification strategies.
• Strong understanding of aircraft development lifecycles from design through flight test.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with laboratory integration environments, iron bird testing, or hardware/software integration.
• Knowledge of verification and validation planning.
• Experience supporting aircraft safety assessments, FHA, PSSA, SSA, or equivalent activities.
• Experience supporting flight test programs and aircraft integration campaigns.

Compensation:

Our compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees. The range for this role is $180,000-$220,000. We consider a number of factors when presenting a final offer, including geography, internal equity and years of experience and expertise.

• Generous PTO
• 12 paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Equity tax advisory services

Pay Range

$180,000 - $220,000 USD

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.

As set forth in JetZero’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.