Technical Co-Founder

Float; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A venture-backed aerospace startup is seeking a Technical Co-Founder to lead engineering and product development. You will develop core flight systems and prototype hydrogen airships, manage a world-class team, and collaborate on the company’s vision. A background in aerospace or systems engineering with founder experience is highly desirable. This role offers significant equity ownership with flexible salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace, systems engineering, or robotics.
• Strong background in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
• Experience with autonomous systems or hydrogen fuel systems is a plus.
• Previous startup or founder experience highly desirable.
• Located in or willing to relocate to Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, prototyping, and validation of the hydrogen airship platform.
• Develop and test propulsion, control, and autonomy systems.
• Recruit and manage a top-tier engineering team.
• Collaborate on company vision, product roadmap, and fundraising strategy.
• Collaborate on company vision, product roadmap, and fundraising strategy.
• Interface with partners, investors, and regulatory bodies (FAA, DoT, etc.).

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Systems Engineering

Robotics

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Autonomous Systems

Avionics

Hydrogen Fuel Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Technical Co-Founder (Float) — Location: Southern California (Hybrid / In-Person Preferred)

Company Overview

Float is a venture-backed aerospace startup developing next-generation hydrogen-powered airships to revolutionize long-distance cargo transport. Our vision is to dramatically reduce the cost and carbon footprint of logistics while unlocking a new era of aerial mobility.

Role Overview

We are seeking a deeply technical and visionary Co-Founder to lead engineering and product development. You will be responsible for developing core flight systems, prototyping, managing vendor integration, and building a world-class engineering team. You will play a central role in defining the future of our company.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, prototyping, and validation of Float's hydrogen airship platform.
• Develop and test propulsion, control, and autonomy systems.
• Work hands-on with early-stage flight hardware and software.
• Recruit and manage a top-tier engineering team.
• Collaborate on company vision, product roadmap, and fundraising strategy.
• Interface with partners, investors, and regulatory bodies (FAA, DoT, etc.).

Ideal Background

• 5+ years in aerospace, systems engineering, or robotics (preferably at SpaceX, Hyperloop, Boom, etc.).
• Strong background in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
• Experience with autonomous systems, avionics, or hydrogen fuel systems is a plus.
• Previous startup or founder experience highly desirable.
• Located in or willing to relocate to Southern California.

Compensation

This is a co-founder role with significant equity ownership. Salary is flexible for the right candidate.

To Apply

Contact us with your resume, LinkedIn, or portfolio and a brief paragraph on why you want to help build the future of airship logistics.