Full-Time
Director – Mechanical Engineering
Posted on 4/25/2024
Automates flight controls for enhanced safety
Senior
El Segundo, CA, USA
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace engineering, or equivalent
- 8+ years experience in product design or mechanical system development
- 5+ years experience managing engineering teams through product development cycles
- Has electro-mechanical actuation/mechatronics experience
- Has worked with avionics and control electronic enclosures as well as pilot inceptor
- Experience working independently and managing priorities
- Experience developing electro-mechanical systems
- Ability to drive concepts into prototype and then mature the design to production
- Lead a group of experts in mechanical engineers to prepare and present PDR and CDR
- Build and manage teams that deliver innovative products
- Manage a wide variety of stakeholders while leading process definition
- Create career development plans, manage performance, create performance reviews
- Provide team guidance, regular feedback, education, coaching, and mentoring
Skyryse is dedicated to enhancing aviation safety by automating flight controls and management through its proprietary operating system. This technology aims to drastically reduce human error across all stages of flight and in emergency situations, setting a new standard in the aviation industry. Working at Skyryse offers a pivotal role in a team committed to expanding the boundaries of usual aviation practices, making air travel both commonplace and remarkably safe.
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$265.5M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2016
6 month growth
↑ 22%1 year growth
↑ 51%2 year growth
↑ 70%Benefits
Flexible PTO plan
Valuable stock option plan
Great health plans
401(k)
Catered lunches
Commuter benefits