Senior Aircraft Systems Lead — Subsystems & Integration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (Medica)

401k retirement plan

Unlimited PTO

Onsite gym access

Job summary

Natilus, San Diego, is seeking an Aircraft Subsystems Engineering Lead to drive end-to-end systems development across propulsion, avionics, fuel, electrical, and flight controls. You will oversee requirements, architecture, and integration while mentoring the engineering team and coordinating with executive leadership. The role requires a strong aviation background and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced setting. Travel may be occasional.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of systems engineering or closely related experience.
• Solid understanding of aircraft systems and FAA Part 23/25 requirements.
• Experience with aircraft systems test planning and turboprop installation design.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end aircraft subsystems design and integration.
• Provide technical leadership 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

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Natilus, San Diego, is seeking an Aircraft Subsystems Engineering Lead to drive end-to-end systems development across propulsion, avionics, fuel, electrical, and flight controls. You will oversee requirements, architecture, and integration while mentoring the engineering team and coordinating with executive leadership. The role requires a strong aviation background and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced setting. Travel may be occasional.