The Lead Experimental Department will lead all prototype and experimental development activities for the company's eVTOL aircraft programs. This includes overseeing the experimental activities, build, integration, and testing of full-scale and subscale prototypes to validate key technologies and ensure readiness for certification and production. The ideal candidate will bring 5 - 7 years of hands-on experience managing experimental builds and test programs within the aerospace domainpreferably in electric, hybrid, or vertical flight systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end development of experimental and prototype eVTOL aircrafts through testing and validation.
- Supervise prototype assembly, integration, ground, and flight test activities, ensuring safety and performance targets are met.
- Develop, implement, and maintain test plans, procedures, and documentation for all experimental programs.
- Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary experimental engineering team, including technicians and test engineers.
- Oversee experimental facilities, workshops, and test labsensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards.
- Coordinate with design, systems, propulsion, and avionics teams to resolve technical issues and optimize designs based on test outcomes.
- Lead data analysis, post-test reviews, and reporting, providing actionable insights for design iteration and certification readiness.
- Define and manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for all experimental projects.
- Collaborate with flight test, certification, and safety teams to align experimental testing with regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, DGCA, etc.).
- Drive continuous innovation and improvement in experimental processes, tooling, and methodologies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 57 years of hands-on experience in experimental or prototype development within aerospace, preferably eVTOL, UAV, or advanced air mobility projects.
- Proven experience managing prototype builds, test campaigns, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge of aerodynamics, flight controls, electric propulsion, energy systems, and structural design.
- Familiarity with ground and flight test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and test automation.
- Deep understanding of aerospace safety practices and regulatory compliance.
- Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in propulsion systems
- Knowledge of composite structures, avionics integration, and battery systems.
- Exposure to flight test planning, telemetry systems, and certification processes.
- Experience in startup or R&D-focused aerospace environments.
Key Attributes:
- Innovative thinker with strong technical depth and problem-solving skills.
- Hands-on leader capable of balancing strategic direction with practical execution.
- Safety-first mindset with high attention to detail.
- Passionate about the future of electric and vertical flight technologies.
