Full-Time

HR Systems Analyst

LTA Research

LTA Research

51-200 employees

Manufactures sustainable airships for humanitarian aid

Compensation Overview

$65 - $70/hr

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

In Person

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Strong hands-on experience with ADP and BambooHR
  • Advanced skills in Excel and Google Sheets
  • Experience with database relationships and complex report writing
  • Comfortable working in a messy system environment and driving issues to resolution
  • Solid understanding of HR processes and strict discretion with confidential data
Responsibilities
  • Audit and clean employee data across ADP, BambooHR, and connected systems
  • Correct job titles, reporting lines, compensation, and employment status data
  • Establish basic data standards and ongoing system checks
  • Build and maintain complex HR reports using ADP, BambooHR, Excel, and Google Sheets
  • Troubleshoot HR system issues and partner with vendors (ADP/BambooHR/Lever) as needed
  • Document HRIS processes and reporting logic for ongoing use

LTA Research focuses on building next-generation airships to support humanitarian efforts and reduce aviation’s carbon footprint. It designs and manufactures airships such as Pathfinder 1, aiming to provide efficient, environmentally friendly transport for disaster relief, cargo, and surveillance. The airships operate via lighter-than-air technology powered by advanced engineering, enabling longer endurance and lower fuel use than traditional aircraft. The company differentiates itself through its historical Akron Airdock heritage, multi-location operations, and emphasis on sustainable aviation for humanitarian, government, and commercial clients. The goal is to offer viable, low-emission air transport solutions that complement existing airlift capabilities and make shipping and response operations more carbon-efficient.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

1929

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pathfinder 1 achieved untethered flight October 24, 2024, and flew Golden Gate Bridge October 28, 2025.
  • Brett Crozier appointed CEO to lead Pathfinder 3 development, 33% larger than Pathfinder 1.
  • FAA Special Airworthiness Certificate enables expanded testing at Moffett Field since 2023.

What critics are saying

  • FAA certification for commercial operations delays market entry 18-36 months.
  • No commercial orders exist, risking capital exhaustion before revenue in 18-36 months.
  • Sergey Brin funding withdrawal halts development and credibility in 12-36 months.

What makes LTA Research unique

  • Pathfinder 1 is world's largest aircraft at 121.9m, first rigid airship since 1939.
  • Designed with Luftschiffbau Zeppelin, features fly-by-wire and diesel-electric hybrid propulsion.
  • Built in historic Akron Airdock using advanced Tedlar skin and titanium nose cone.

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Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Monthly wellness stipend

Monthly cell phone stipend

Yearly education stipend

Mental Health Support

Company Social Events

Company News

LTA Research
Oct 29th, 2024
LTA Research announces new CEO

LTA Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Crozier as its new chief executive officer.

The Sun
Nov 27th, 2023
World's biggest aircraft unveiled with 400ft airship twice size of a Boeing 747 - and there are plans for a BIGGER one

The Pathfinder 1 has been in development since 2016, and LTA Research says it is currently working to develop an even larger aircraft named the Pathfinder 3.