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Are you an experienced Aerospace engineer driven to create and launch cutting edge technologies for a high-growth, flight control and electric Vertical Takeoff and Land (e-VTOL) aircraft company? Would you like to get into a rapidly growing company and help design, simulate, prototype, build, and test our revolutionary new aerial vehicle? We're looking for an energetic and details-oriented engineer with knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of aerospace engineering in general and a working knowledge of other engineering and scientific fields as they relate to commercial and/or military aircraft.

The role reports directly to the CEO/CTO and works very closely with our Lead Systems Engineer/Lead Software Engineer. You shall also partner and collaborate with our talented electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and software development staff. The Senior Aerospace Engineer will be a thought leader for hybrid-powered e-VTOL and the human-machine interfaces that control the aircraft. This role will be instrumental in guiding the future innovations, to include other product initiatives, e.g., surgical robotics, industrial robotics, and VR/AR motion control. S/he will also be deeply involved in our operational flight test and certification program. We consider safety and ease of use a critical industry differentiator.

About you

•         You're ready to disrupt the aerospace industry by making our products a market leader

•         You are passionate about the future of aerial mobility, and may have experience as a fixed wing, rotary wing or drone pilot

•         You're a hands-on engineer, as comfortable with a wrench as you are with CFD

•         You thrive on challenge as a self-starter, and have excellent problem-solving skills

•         You're process- and detail-oriented, with strong analytical, risk identification and risk mitigation skills with a solid understanding of MBSE life-cycle management

•         You have excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate problems of a technical nature with internal and external teams including employees, customers, and vendors in fast paced environment

•         You have outstanding time management, planning, and organizational skills

•         You're comfortable in working in a small, agile team environment

•         You want to take ownership of your product delivery timeline through conception, design, integration, flight and recovery

•         You have 5-10 years of experience with the design of large, complex assemblies from inception through V&V and production

Responsibilities:

•         Aerospace Engineer will develop critical subsystems from requirements formulation and early design through test, production, flight test, and vehicle recovery.

•         An Aerospace Engineer also contributes to the overall design of eVTOL including the primary composite structure, human interface, packaging, mass properties, failure modes, and contingency analysis

•         Lead design reviews internally and participate in reviews with colleagues and suppliers

•         Contribute to the overall design of e-VTOL including the primary composite structure, windows, soft goods, layout, mass properties, contingency scenarios, and testing

•         Perform due diligence analysis on designs including requirements review (human rating, regulatory compliance, human interface, etc.), hand calculations, FEA, failure modes, CFD and CAD in a rapid and iterative development environment

•         Expert ability to interpret specifications, Blueprints, and manufacturing plans.

•         Utilize the full spectrum of iterative development, rapid prototyping, design, analysis, test, and manufacturing techniques to create efficient structures and systems.

•         Develop critical electromechanical subsystems from requirements formulation through qualification, acceptance, integration, launch, and vehicle recovery.

•         The aircraft shall be governed by the FAA and other international standards organizations as a civilian transportation vehicle.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience developing engineering artifacts in MBSE methodology
• CAD/CAM (SOLIDWORKS and MATLAB/Simulink preferred), CFD and ERP Software (E2 MFG preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude and hands on experience (will be instrumental in assembling prototype aircraft) and familiarity with tools.

•         Hands on experience troubleshooting, setting up, and programming CNC machines is desired

•         Development and verification of machining process for complex fabrications, including work holding, fixtures, cutting tools, gages etc.

•         DFM experience a big plus

• 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in aerospace or engineering discipline (master's preferred) or equivalent experience

•         Support all continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives

• Familiarity with R/C or conventional aircraft (as a vocation or hobby is a plus)
• Part 107 (Drone) FAA license is a plus, but not required

Fluidity is a well-funded startup company based in Houston that has disruptive innovations in a rapidly growing market. Seeking talented engineers to share in the success with an exceptional compensation package.