Skyryse wants to empower anyone, to fly anywhere, in any aircraft, safely and as a highly experienced pilot would. Powered by the Skyryse operating system, SkyOS, we automate flight controls and systems management to achieve unmatched safety and eliminate opportunities for human error. We want to make flying as ubiquitous as the road and as safe as the elevator.
Director of Systems Engineering - El Segundo, CA
In this role, you will be managing a team of engineers who are responsible for the full lifecycle of systems engineering, from concept development to verification and validation. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, this role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in architecting, developing, and validating complex systems, particularly high integrity fight controls and avionics within aviation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the development of new systems, including defining requirements, architecting solutions, and validating designs to meet customer needs and objectives
- Lead and mentor a diverse team of systems engineers and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including chief engineers, safety/certification, product design, hardware engineering, software engineering, and manufacturing, to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to support the integration and verification of subsystems.
- Work with the modeling and analysis team to leverage advanced techniques and methodologies for system analysis and performance prediction.
- Plan and prioritize system engineering tasks, allocate resources effectively, and manage project timelines to meet delivery milestones.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering, with a track record of successfully architecting, developing, and validating complex systems
- Strong leadership skills, with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and driving project execution
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Experience working with Systems Engineering tools for Requirements Management and Product Lifecycle Management (e.g. Polarion, DOORS).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years in an engineering leadership position
- Experience with MATLAB
WHY SKYRYSE?
- The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
- Salary: $150,000-$300,000
- Valuable stock option plan
- Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
- Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually. PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
- A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!
WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
