<h2>Joby Overview</h2>Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.<h2>Overview</h2>Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our Testing team. As part of this team as a Sr Test Engineer (Energy Storage and Distribution Systems), you will contribute to the development of flight-critical components and subsystems for VTOL electric aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Work closely with Battery Management System (BMS) firmware engineers and perform battery pack-level verification and validation tests to evaluate battery algorithm (SoC, SoE, etc) performance.</li> <li>Develop formal test plans and procedures with proper level of instrumentation and data collection capability, such that test results are repeatable and consistent.</li> <li>Perform acceptance tests on flight intended battery packs (for flight integration) and prepare flight article documents.</li> <li>Collaborate with battery design engineering team and other test engineers and perform various battery pack environment compliance testing. This includes thermal and humidity cycling, vibration &amp; shock, electromagnetic interference, and more.</li> <li>Prepare and conduct long term durability tests on the pack mechanical structure.</li> <li>Perform characterization, qualification, &amp; reliability tests on components of the battery pack (includes contactors, special-connectors, fuses, PCBs).</li> <li>Analyze data collected during the aforementioned tests to generate reports to provide quantifiable feedback to the battery design engineering team that will allow them to optimize their designs.</li> <li>Coordinate and lead test kickoff, test preparation, preliminary and critical test review, and data review meetings to align the above activities.</li> <li>Organize and maintain the battery test area and equipment, while strictly adhering to best practices, proper documentation and safety awareness.</li> <li>Work closely with battery design engineering team and other test engineers to aid in the incremental automation of pack- &amp; BMS-functional test setup.</li></ul> <h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or other relevant discipline with experience working on Battery Packs.</li> <li>Experience working with high-voltage, high power systems</li> <li>Experience with high voltage electric vehicle power electronics systems</li> <li>Experience with environmental stress testing including thermal and humidity cycling, vibration, electromagnetic interference etc</li> <li>Basic domain knowledge including battery monitoring techniques, cell and pack failure modes and failure mitigation, high voltage safety</li> <li>Strong data handling, processing, and presentation skills</li> <li>Positive attitude and willingness to work individually and as part of a team</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving techniques and analytical ability.</li> <li>Maintains a clean work-space and inventory of tools and equipment</li></ul> <h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>Experience with Battery Management Systems hardware is a plus</li> <li>Experience testing hardware to DO-160, DO-311A, SAE, MIL-810 or similar standards</li> <li>Familiarity with battery pack cycle test equipment.</li> <li>Experienced with high voltage Lithium-ion battery systems.</li> <li>Experience with instrumentation (e.g. contactors, current/voltage sensors, thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges) and data acquisition.</li></ul> Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $112,600 - $189,800. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more <h2>Min</h2><h2>Max</h2><h2>EEO</h2>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Transforming personal mobility with safe, quiet, and affordable electric aircraft for the next generation.

Powertrain and Electronics - Sr Test Engineer (Energy Storage and Distribution Systems)

Pyka is looking for an experienced reliability engineer to oversee the testing and validation of the aircraft’s subsystems.You will oversee all aspects of hardware test/validation. On a day-to-day basis this will involve working with the mechanical design engineers to devise test plans and validation campaigns for their hardware. In addition, it will involve executing on those test plans with the help of test engineers, technicians, as well as design engineers.Your work will have an enormous impact on the success of Pyka’s transition from prototype builds to serial production. In this role you will work directly with key decision makers at the company who will look to you to set the direction on a hardware test/validation. Your work will be prioritized and budgeted for. This will be a technically demanding position with enormous opportunity for ownership. About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce C02 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with the Pyka Mechanical Design team to efficiently validate the operating envelope and reliability/robustness of new designs as well as improve on existing designs based on in-field testing/bug reports. </li><li>Work with design engineers to devise and execute test plans for new designs. This will involve work in the shop/lab on test stands, as well as on the prototype and production fleets of aircraft. </li><li>Assess test coverage and create testing strategy </li><li>Work with all engineering orgs to root cause hardware issues that surface in the field from initial brainstorming to specific test campaigns to reproduce specific issues. </li><li>Define the standard for hardware validation processes and documentation. </li><li>Leverage your technical leadership expertise in hardware design and test to establish a team culture that biases toward action and tests ideas. </li><li>Use data to estimate system lifetime and reliability </li><li>Support the development of the hardware test team build-out (hiring/training).</li></ul>Note: This role will initially be an IC role with the opportunity to manage a team as the company grows. Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) with 6-8+ years of related work experience</li></ul><ul><li>Past experience working on production of a complex safety critical product (aviation, space, automotive, medical, etc.)</li></ul><ul><li>Extremely strong critical thinking skills and attention to subtle details of hardware </li><li>Extremely strong ability to devise accurate test campaigns and root cause complex and subtle issues </li><li>A hunger for data, and ability to collect and analyze data in order to accurately validate hypothesis </li><li>Strong hands-on skills and experience developing simple, robust test stands  </li><li>Strong ability to work in a team environment with the ability to help and mentor team members </li><li>Experience working in a prototyping environment </li><li>Instrumentation and data acquisition skills </li></ul>Company Perks<ul><li>$130,000–190,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li>Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k) </li><li>Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave </li><li>Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. --We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.

Revolutionizing transportation with autonomous electric aviation, Pyka builds game-changing products for a sustainable future.

Senior/Staff Reliability Engineer

At ZeroAvia, we’re clean sky thinkers. For the world to achieve truly clean, guilt-free flight, we need a scalable solution; hydrogen-electric powertrains. As a leader in zero-emission aviation and a UK Jet Zero Council member, we’re designing and commercialising hydrogen-powered solutions that will positively impact the future of aviation, global connectivity, and the world. You will become a solution-focused champion in our high-velocity culture. We value results and efficiency and prioritise achieving our mission most effectively and innovatively possible. You’ll be part of our unified team to create solutions and solve problems, If you’re eager to take radical ownership and are unafraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo, then we want you to be part of our Clean Sky Thinking. Engineering designs our next-generation hydrogen electric engines. Working across Hydrogen, Propulsion and Integration divisions, they solve technical problems and help decarbonize aviation by finding solutions for electric propulsion, hydrogen storage, fuel cell technology, power distribution, thermal management and more. RoleThe successful Power Electronics Engineer will join the Propulsion team responsible for the design, integration, and maintenance of electronics and software for aircraft propulsion and power generation systems. This multi-disciplined team covers all aspects including power electronics, digital &amp; analog design, and digital &amp; RF communications. You will be involved in defining electrical system architecture against requirements and technical capabilities. You will work within all areas of electronics design development, part definition and generation, schematic entry, PCB layout, embedded code generation, development testing/debugging, and verification.The successful engineer will be confident in a multidisciplinary capacity focused on power electronics and electronics hardware design. You'll also have a good appreciation for EMC &amp; EMI design mitigations and test methodologies and the ability to use CAD tools such as Altium for schematic and layout generation.Responsibilities<ul> <li>Analysis and testing including, but not limited to: loss modeling, EMI, failure modes, and performance for a 200 kW aerospace traction inverter.</li> <li>Design and testing of SiC and IGBT gate drive and protection solutions (such as desaturation detection) with high immunity against EMI susceptibility.</li> <li>Design and analysis of gate drive power supply including magnetic, electrical and mechanical aspects</li> <li>Design highly integrated multilayer circuits with high-speed communication to operate within harsh environments and EMI.</li> <li>Maintain products across their functional lifecycle and support supplier and production teams with technical input.</li> <li>Electronics circuit schematic and PCB layout analysis to support design and verification.</li> <li>Electronics module commissioning and testing including circuit card reworking to support system and aircraft integration.</li> <li>Execute and support verification tests to verify requirements.</li> <li>Own/support authoring, review, and release of technical documentation</li> </ul>Experience and Qualifications<ul> <li>Experience and familiarity with : DO-160, IEC 60068, MIL-STD-810, IEC 60945, MIL-STD-461, DO-254.</li> <li>Experience with validation and testing of traction inverters against performance and EMI</li> <li>Knowledge of one or more of the following: Orcad, Allegro, PADS, Altium, DX Designer, Mathcad, LT Spice, Jama, Ansys</li> <li>Understanding of requirement and functionality capture at design level.</li> <li>Experience in: Embedded C, C++, Java, Python, MATLAB/ Simulink.</li> <li>Working experience in DSP, FPGA, microcontrollers and ASICs</li> <li>Working with high power converters with voltages up to 800Vdc</li> <li>Experience with design to meet EMI requirements: Conducted and radiated emission (MIL STD or DO160G, or equivalent)</li> </ul>Our solution-focused culture champions fast decision-making and empowers our people. We value results and efficiency and prioritise achieving our mission in the most effective and innovative way possible. We collaborate as a unified team to create solutions and solve problems, so we want people who share our principles to join us. If you’re eager to take radical ownership and are unafraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo, then we want you to be part of our Clean Sky Thinking.Diversity and InclusionAs a young company shaping the aviation industry, we know that diversity fuels success and unlocks potential. We embrace being an equal-opportunity employer and actively seek individuals from diverse backgrounds. We value the multitude of skills, perspectives, and mindsets everyone can bring to the table. These experiences ignite creativity, originality, and growth. We proudly reject discrimination in all forms, including that based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.us.BenefitsThe wage scale or salary range for this position is between $120,000 - $175,000. In addition to the foregoing base compensation, additional compensation and benefits are available to employees and eligible family members (as applicable) including the following:💰 Bonus: Annual discretionary bonuses.📈 Equity: Ability to exercise company stock options👵🏽 Retirement: Eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) Plan, with up to a 4% matching👩🏽‍⚕️ Health Insurance: Employer covers up to 80% of the employee's monthly premiums on medical, dental, and vision.🧬 Life Insurance: Basic Life/AD&amp;D of up to $50,000 and the option to add on Supplemental Coverage.💫 Short-Term Disability: Up to 60% of your earnings for up to a period of 24 weeks.🤒 Long-Term Disability: If your disability extends beyond 180 days, LTD Coverage for up to 60% of your earnings.🏖️ Paid Time Off: Eligible employees may accrue up to 120 hours per year (15 days) and may borrow up to 40 hours (5 days).🩺 Sick Time: Eligible employees may accrue up to 40 hours, per year (5 days)🏖️ Paid Holidays: 12 observed holidays, per calendar year.🛩️ The Fly Club: up to $2,000 of reimbursement towards flying lessons to all full-time staffPlease note, among other factors, the compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialties, training, and then-current market and business considerations

Revolutionary aviation company, ZeroAvia, pioneers affordable and eco-friendly air travel, transforming short-haul journeys into emission

Power Electronics Engineer

<div>At Beta Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.</div><div> </div><div>The Structures Liaison Engineer/MRB evaluates and resolves a variety of engineering-related problems as they pertain to Manufacturing, both at our suppliers or internally. The successful candidate will analyze engineering specifications, drawings, and models for requirements and design intent.  They will confer with Quality, Design Engineering, M&amp;P, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to provide and obtain technical information and give guidance to Manufacturing. The Liaison Engineer/MRB investigates defective, damaged, malfunctioning, or non-conforming parts, assemblies, equipment, or systems and assists in determining the dispositions of the discrepancies.   Additionally, they will develop standard repair procedures for commonly occurring non-conformances.</div><div> </div> <h3>How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: </h3><ul><li>Review engineering documentation and NCRs to determine the disposition of composite or metal aircraft components.</li><li>Interpret engineering drawings and facilitate correction of errors on drawings and documents identified during manufacturing operations.</li><li>Serve as a member of the MRB team to determine the disposition of defective, damaged, or otherwise non-conforming parts.</li><li>Provide technical consultation and drawing interpretation to all areas of the manufacturing facility and external vendors/suppliers.</li><li>Provide documentation of discrepancies and repairs to cover correction actions taken</li><li>Drive development of standard repair processes</li><li>Develop expertise with all Beta and industry specs (i.e. hardware, consumables) and act as a coordinating role between design/M&amp;P/Stress teams to communicate adequate dispositions </li></ul><h3>Minimum Qualifications We are seeking: </h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in either Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering</li><li>5+ years of related professional experience</li><li>Aerospace MRB experience</li><li>Mastery of 3D CAD software (Catia/ENOVIA preferred) </li><li>Self-starter and motivation to see solutions executed to completion</li><li>Extensive knowledge of composite structures is a major asset</li></ul><h3>Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you: </h3><ul><li>Experience with various manufacturing techniques and products</li><li>Rapid prototyping or aircraft building experience</li></ul><h3>Physical Demands and Work Environment:</h3><ul><li>Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs</li><li>Ability to position self for inspection including confined, elevated, and loud noise spaces</li><li>Ability to position self to move and/or transfer materials, equipment and/or supplies</li><li>Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation</li><li>Medium work:  may involve long portions of time on feet</li><div> </div></ul> <div>Each of our backgrounds influences how we evaluate our own abilities. Research reveals that BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, those from working-class backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalized groups may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet all the requirements. Many skills can be learned on the job. If you can envision contributing value to our community and meet most criteria, we encourage you to apply.</div>

A group of passionate individuals engineering the future of flight.

Structures Liaison Engineer/MRB | Structures

<div>At Beta Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.</div><div> </div><div>The Structures Liaison Engineer/MRB evaluates and resolves a variety of engineering-related problems as they pertain to Manufacturing, both at our suppliers or internally. The successful candidate will analyze engineering specifications, drawings, and models for requirements and design intent.  They will confer with Quality, Design Engineering, M&amp;P, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to provide and obtain technical information and give guidance to Manufacturing. The Liaison Engineer/MRB investigates defective, damaged, malfunctioning, or non-conforming parts, assemblies, equipment, or systems and assists in determining the dispositions of the discrepancies.   Additionally, they will develop standard repair procedures for commonly occurring non-conformances.</div><div> </div> <h3>How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: </h3><ul><li>Review engineering documentation and NCRs to determine the disposition of composite or metal aircraft components.</li><li>Interpret engineering drawings and facilitate correction of errors on drawings and documents identified during manufacturing operations.</li><li>Serve as a member of the MRB team to determine the disposition of defective, damaged, or otherwise non-conforming parts.</li><li>Provide technical consultation and drawing interpretation to all areas of the manufacturing facility and external vendors/suppliers.</li><li>Provide documentation of discrepancies and repairs to cover correction actions taken</li><li>Drive development of standard repair processes</li><li>Develop expertise with all Beta and industry specs (i.e. hardware, consumables) and act as a coordinating role between design/M&amp;P/Stress teams to communicate adequate dispositions </li></ul><h3>Minimum Qualifications We are seeking: </h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in either Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering</li><li>5+ years of related professional experience</li><li>Aerospace MRB experience</li><li>Mastery of 3D CAD software (Catia/ENOVIA preferred) </li><li>Self-starter and motivation to see solutions executed to completion</li><li>Extensive knowledge of composite structures is a major asset</li></ul><h3>Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you: </h3><ul><li>Experience with various manufacturing techniques and products</li><li>Rapid prototyping or aircraft building experience</li></ul><h3>Physical Demands and Work Environment:</h3><ul><li>Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs</li><li>Ability to position self for inspection including confined, elevated, and loud noise spaces</li><li>Ability to position self to move and/or transfer materials, equipment and/or supplies</li><li>Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation</li><li>Medium work:  may involve long portions of time on feet</li><div> </div></ul> <div>Inclusivity Statement</div><div>Each of our backgrounds influences how we evaluate our own abilities. Research reveals that BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, those from working-class backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalized groups may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet all the requirements. Many skills can be learned on the job. If you can envision contributing value to our community and meet most criteria, we encourage you to apply.</div><div> </div><div>BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, health coverage status, HIV status, genetic information, crime victim status, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. The company does not discriminate, and will not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, based on any of these characteristics during the application process or in employment.</div><div> </div><div>All offers of employment at BETA Technologies are contingent upon favorable results of a thorough background check.</div><div> </div><div>BETA Technologies is an E-Verify employer.  </div>

Structures Liaison Engineer/MRB | Manufacturing

Pyka is seeking a talented Senior Electrical Assembly Technician to join our team as we revolutionize autonomous electric aircrafts. Your expertise will play a critical role in assembling the intricate electrical subsystems in our aircraft. You’ll face exciting challenges as you help build first iteration hardware and have the immense satisfaction of seeing your work take flight. In this dynamic role, you’ll work closely with engineers to refine and productionize assemblies ensuring precision and reliability. About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce C02 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.  Responsibilities<ul><li>Perform and establish incoming quality checks on production material </li><li>Work with design engineers on first articles and help move subassembly to production </li><li>Assemble electrical/mechanical subsystems following work instructions </li><li>Perform quality checks on assemblies as they go through the production process </li><li>Subassembly inventory tracking and procurement </li><li>Build wire harnesses and test setups based on understandings of Pyka’s systems </li><li>Write and update work instructions in our MES </li><li>Help to solve bugs and quality issues during assembly </li><li>Maintain the production space and keep equipment operational and orderly </li><li>Be comfortable and safe working with batteries, high voltage, and spinning motors </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>4-10+ years of experience with electrical/mechanical assemblies and building wiring harnesses based on schematics and work instructions </li><li>Experience with MES, PLM, and ERP </li><li>Experience writing and modifying work instructions </li><li>High voltage safety knowledge and comfortable working on 120 VDC, 20 ~ 30 kW systems. </li><li>Ability to follow instructions, both written and verbal, to carefully assemble electronic subsystems containing a variety of electrical and mechanical components </li><li>Experience inspecting and ensuring quality of electrical subsystems </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate is not afraid to ask for clarification or give feedback </li><li>Detail oriented documentation skills (writing procedures/ documenting test results) </li></ul>Company Perks<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">$75,000–$105,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li>Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance </li><li>FSA with employer matching </li><li>401(k) </li><li>Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off </li><li>Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance </li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits </li><li>Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. --We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.

Senior Electrical Assembly Technician

Join the System Test Team based in Bristol as a System Test Lead (IPT) and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.What success will look like for you, as a System Test Lead?As a System Test Lead you will be responsible for delivering a complex, multi-disciplinary whole aircraft integration test rigs and test methods. This role will be varied, with responsibilities including team management and development, process creation, safe operations and technical strategy.  Direct reports will include system test, software engineers and technicians. The role will be crucial in Vertical’s programme delivery, developing critical capabilities to provide crucial data to support the aircraft design, technology development and certification workstreams. You will be leading the specification, design, development and operation of a sophisticated system level test assets that will provide invaluable data to the engineering teams and ultimately assist in the certification of our aircraft. You will also be responsible for gathering test requirements around the engineering function and determine the best solution to meet the needs, whilst keeping future flexibility into consideration as well as ensuring close integration of the software and hardware aspects of the integrated testing approach, across the business.You will be working closely with a variety of engineering teams, as well as engaging and down selecting external partners/suppliers to supply elements of the test solutions. You will be liaising with the Programme function to determine the most effective testing schedule and feature deliveries.The System Test Lead reports to the Head of Test and will be a key member of the system test team, supporting the continued development of our in-house expertise, specialist knowledge and capabilities.What would we like you to bring.We want you to be successful in your role and in order to achieve this, you will need to have proven experience on rapid development programmes, maturing new technologies at an integrated system level as well as team leadership experience, supporting and developing the team, encouraging knowledge sharing in a collaborative working environment.Additionally you will have a good understanding of vehicle level testing methods, instrumentation/calibration requirements, health and safety considerations, rig control and data acquisition as well as previous exposure to working on an aircraft certification project.Previous working experience with aircraft/space “iron birds”, automotive “lab cars” or powertrain test facilities and exposure to developing complex test assets to support aircraft certification as well as an understanding of Aerospace standards is desirable. Experience with electric powertrains and/or electric aircraft development as well as Hardware-in-the-Loop exposure, using Speedgoat and Simulink systems is also preferred but not essential. <div><hr>What can you expect from us?We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.  <hr>Our benefitsOur people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.<ul><li>26 days holiday, plus bank holiday</li><li>5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)</li><li>5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership</li><li>Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits</li><li>Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)</li><li>Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee</li><li>Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it</li><li>Breakfast on us, every day</li></ul><hr>We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.<hr>Disclaimer StatementWe encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.</div>

Vertical Aerospace builds technology to revolutionize how people fly, by making air travel personal, on-demand, and carbon-free. Since its inception in 2016, Vertical Aerospace has grown to over 70 world-class engineers and technical experts, recruited from the likes of Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and Jaguar Land Rover. In 2019 they launched its second aircraft, the Seraph, making the first company in the world to release flight footage of an aircraft capable of carrying 250kg.


System Test Lead

<h2>Joby Overview</h2> Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.<h2>Overview</h2>We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Testing Team as a Test Technician. This role will be responsible for the assembly, operation, troubleshooting and decommissioning of test stands and test equipment. The Test Technician will be responsible for the mechanical/structural setup of test stands, the installation of instrumentation gauging and wiring on test stands, and operation of basic data acquisition equipment. The Test Technician will have the responsibility to work with engineers to resolve issues with test and data acquisition equipment. The work is performed in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment. The Test Technician works in the testing facility and is often hands on with aerospace flight hardware; attention to detail and a focus on safety are required at all times. The test technician is responsible to ensure work areas are clean and safe, including following 5S best practices for test work areas, ensuring test equipment is maintained in good working order and tracked in inventory. The test technician supports development of company best practices and continuous improvement measures for test processes and facilities. This role interacts with engineers and technicians from multiple cross functional teams. The successful individual will be able to communicate test status and test needs to leadership and internal customers, being the focal for the hands-on commissioning and operation of complex test stands.<h2>Responsibilities</h2>The Test Technician will primarily be responsible for the assembly and operation of the test stands using engineering drawings and models, operating forklift to move heavy equipment, light metal fabrication/machining such as milling, drilling, cutting, and grinding metal parts, assembly of large metallic bolted and welded structures, setting up hydraulic and pneumatic actuation systems, set up of video cameras to collect test footage, and installation of electromechanical components such as valves, motors, and switches. The Test Technician will support tracking, calibration, inventory, and control of tools, instruments, equipment, and raw materials used for testing. The Test Technician will also be responsible for the installation of instrumentation according to engineering drawings, verifying instrumentation locations, soldering wire connections, checkout, and troubleshooting of the instruments at the test stand, including load cells, displacement sensors, strain gauges, transducers, etc. The Test Technician will use digital systems and digital and analog instruments to collect and report test data and test media. The Test Technician may mentor others in the installation of instrumentation. We are looking for a Test Technician to join the Test Team and support the mechanical design and assembly of the test rig, as well as assist test execution. Why we need you:<ul> <li>You will support multiple projects and engineers and help with the fixture design, assembly, test execution, and troubleshooting. You will test the hardware of our next-generation Electrical VTOL aircraft. The successful candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, hands-on, and follow best safety practices.</li></ul>What you will do:<ul> <li>Develop and build “one-off” test fixtures</li> <li>Ability to read drawings and CAD models to assemble electromechanical systems, test fixtures, and harnesses</li> <li>Select and procure necessary hardware and tools</li> <li>Create assembly instructions and a bill of materials for the test fixtures</li> <li>Follow test procedures and processes</li> <li>Troubleshoot mechanical and test setup issues</li> <li>Maintain a clean and orderly lab space with tool control, calibration, and inventory</li> <li>Follow best safety practices</li></ul>Who we are looking for:<ul> <li>You are a highly motivated, self-starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges</li> <li>You are a solution-oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset</li> <li>You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience</li> <li>You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion</li> <li>You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations</li> <li>You are a positive team player</li></ul><h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>Experience with data acquisition devices and sensors (accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gage)</li> <li>Must be able to work from procedures and drawings with minimal guidance</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li> <li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment</li> <li>High School Diploma or GED</li> <li>3+ years experience as a technician assembling electromechanical mechanisms and/or power electronic assemblies</li></ul><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>Proficient with hand tools, machine shop tools (Mill, Drill, Chop Saw), light fabrication and metrology tools (Caliper, Measurements Gauges)</li> <li>Experience operating a forklift, lifting and rigging equipment</li> <li>Experience reading drawings for mechanical setup, torquing bolted equipment  to specifications</li> <li>Understanding and use of basic electronics tools (Oscilloscope, multimeter)</li> <li>Understanding of aerospace safety, tool control, FOD, and other industry standards</li> <li>Experience working with various test lab environments</li></ul>Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $36-$50/hr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.<h2>Min</h2><h2>Max</h2><h2>EEO</h2>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Airframe & Actuators - Test Technician

<h2>Joby Overview</h2>Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and preparing to launch commercial service in 2025.<h2>Overview</h2>Air Taxi Products mission within Joby is to build the critical software supporting Joby Aviation’s vision to save 1 billion people an hour every day through electric powered flight. As a Senior Product Manager in this role you’ll be working on the digital and physical experiences that power our air taxi rider service, flight operations software and platform that connect it all together. This will involve working closely internally with designers, engineers and a variety of other stakeholders to realize our vision for the next generation of mobility as well as externally with Joby’s partners to enable key integrations and rider touchpoints across the wider ecosystem.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>As a Senior Product Manager on the Air Taxi team you will have the opportunity to own multiple features across rider, operations and platform.</li> <li>This role is critical in delivering core features to ensure a successful launch of Joby’s Air Taxi product both in the United States and abroad. </li> <li>Help shape direction, define product strategy and establish the best practices to address our users needs</li> <li>Gather requirements, determine features, write product specs, refine feedback, help write test plans, manage the backlog, and ship quickly</li> <li>Operate cross-functionally and build strong partnerships internally and externally</li></ul> <h2>Required</h2><ul> <li>BA/BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field</li> <li>Over 4 years of Product Management experience with customer facing software products from kick-off to launch</li> <li>Tactical skills, a proven track record of shipping and supporting simple, elegant products at scale</li> <li>Experience defining programs, processes, and using data and metrics to determine customer-facing improvements</li> <li>Faced problems with high ambiguity and without a definitive answer</li></ul><h2>Desired</h2><ul> <li>Have worked in the mobility space</li> <li>Background in aviation</li> <li>Have experience working closely with internal operations teams</li> <li>Product experience with 2-sided marketplaces</li></ul> Statistics show that under-represented groups, such as women and other minority groups, don’t apply to a job unless they meet 100% of the required qualifications. At Joby, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t match all requirements.We believe that a successful workplace is diverse, equitable and inclusive. We value all perspectives, we celebrate diversity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are excited about this role, want to reinvent possible and contribute to the Joby mission; – we suggest to please apply anyway Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $133,800-$178,300/year. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.<h2>Min</h2><h2>Max</h2><h2>EEO</h2>Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Senior Product Manager - Air Taxi Products

Pyka is looking for a Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineer to help rapidly mature our vehicle’s electrical propulsion system. In this role you will work with internal teams and external vendors to design, test, manufacture, and improve critical components of our electric propulsion system. Candidates who enjoy fast-paced environments, have a passion for taking products from early development to manufacturing at scale, and enjoy working with a small dedicated team will thrive in this role.In the first six months you will:<ul><li>Develop improved manufacturing processes and fixtures for our batteries, motors, and motor controllers.</li><li>Root cause failure modes associated with our propulsion system and propose new designs, processes, etc. to address said failure modes.</li><li>Develop and test new design concepts to waterproof our motors and batteries.</li><li>Collaborate with contract manufacturers to improve their manufacturing processes.  </li></ul>About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.  Responsibilities:<ul><li>Improve the reliability, manufacturability, and performance of existing propulsion system designs  </li><li>Drive the conceptual design, prototyping, testing, iteration, and documentation of new propulsion system designs </li><li>Address and thoroughly root cause issues found during operations and testing </li><li>Create 3D CAD, drawings, and manufacturing documents with meticulous attention to detail </li><li>Work with our manufacturing teams as well as third party vendors to build tools and processes to facilitate accurate and consistent manufacture of subsystems </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>2+ years of experience designing, testing, and deploying electro-mechanical systems </li><li>Knowledge of the physics, failure modes, and design practices electro-mechanical systems </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Attention to detail and ability to root cause hardware problems </li><li>Values simplicity and pace in both the way you design and the way you work </li><li>Expertise in any 3D CAD package (Solidworks, NX, Inventor) </li><li>Experience using FEA and hand calculations to validate mechanical designs </li><li>Ability and excitement to be in a prototyping shop building things with your hands </li><li>Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field </li></ul>Company Perks<ul><li>$90,000 - $120,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li>Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance, FSA with employer matching, and 401(k) </li><li>Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave </li><li>Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. --We do not work with external recruiters; if you are an external recruiter, please do not reach out.

Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineer — Electric Powertrain System

Join our Battery and Powertrain Team based in Bristol as a Senior Facility Engineer, supporting our Battery Test Facility, and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.What success will look like for you, as a Senior Facility Engineer?As a Senior Facility Engineer at our Vertical Energy Centre in Avonmouth, you will be supporting our state-of-the-art Battery test facility, responsible for supporting the development across the site, including fit-out work, equipment installation, supplier coordination, and system commissioning. You'll be the main on-site contact for all facility and equipment-related matters, establishing and controlling a safe working environment for personnel, including the production of processes and controls. We'll need you to ensure all equipment is calibrated and safe and lead preventative maintenance and corrective actions on the facility, equipment and software systems. If any upgrades or changes are needed, you'll produce business cases and plans for facility upgrade work, including the provision of new test capability and infrastructure. What would we like you to bring?We want you to be successful in your role, to achieve this, you will possess a degree or equivalent experience in an engineering or technical discipline and have firsthand experience of manufacturing or test operations. You'll need knowledge of the health and safety challenges around electrical hazards, or preferably, battery manufacturing and battery testing. Strong technical knowledge is needed to diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment, as well as experience in operating, maintaining, and, calibrating equipment and associated systems. Ideally, you will have some experience within a Battery testing environment, although this is not a pre-requisite. <div><hr>What can you expect from us?We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.  <hr>Our benefitsOur people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.<ul><li>26 days holiday, plus bank holiday</li><li>5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)</li><li>5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership</li><li>Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits</li><li>Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)</li><li>Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee</li><li>Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it</li><li>Breakfast on us, every day</li></ul><hr>We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.<hr>Disclaimer StatementWe encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.</div>

Senior Battery Facility Engineer

Join the Systems Integration team based in Bristol as a Senior Environmental Engineer and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.What success will look like for you, as a Senior Environmental Engineer? As a Senior Environmental Engineer you will have full ownership of environmental based requirements and strategies at aircraft level and you will be acting a technical expert for DO160 related topics, in particular but not limited to lightning, EMI, ESD, and fire.You will be validating customer operating environmental requirements through analysis of customer markets as well as validating deviations/alternate means of compliances with industry standards and regulations.You will be working closely with a variety of engineering teams and with both in-house and external suppliers. In your role you will be supporting the aircraft level systems engineering team with requirements capture, V&amp;V planning, and test execution and supporting the safety team with safety analyses and deliverables, in particular PRAs related to DO160 topics.You will report to the IPT Lead – Systems and Safety and be a key member of the Systems Integration team, supporting the continued development of our in-house expertise, specialist knowledge and capabilities.What would we like you to bring.We want you to be successful in your role and so in order to achieve this, you will need to have proven experience in high level aircraft design and aircraft systems and in certifying to aerospace standards, and exposure to DO-160 and ARP4754/4761 would be beneficial.You will have the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and thrive in a complex aircraft development environment, where managing multiple priorities concurrently is the norm. Experience of working in a highly regulated environment on safety critical systems is essential.A spectrum of technical competencies is required, including expertise in aircraft level and system level environmental testing as well as knowledge of lightning protection, fire protection, EMI, HIRF, and ESD. Experience adapting DO-160 in experimental and certification programmes is preferred. Ideally you will have gained this experience from the Aerospace industry,   <div><hr>What can you expect from us?We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.  <hr>Our benefitsOur people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.<ul><li>26 days holiday, plus bank holiday</li><li>5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)</li><li>5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership</li><li>Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits</li><li>Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)</li><li>Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee</li><li>Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it</li><li>Breakfast on us, every day</li></ul><hr>We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.<hr>Disclaimer StatementWe encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.</div>

Senior Environmental Engineer

Pyka is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Manufacturing to lead our manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence across production, procurement, inventory management, quality assurance, logistics, and facility operations. Reporting directly to the CEO/CTO, you will play a critical role in building and managing a world-class manufacturing team and implementing efficient systems to support Pyka's growth and success in the electric aircraft industry. By joining Pyka, you will contribute to advancing society's transition to using electric aircraft and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable aviation. About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.  Responsibilities Build, manage, and inspire a rapidly growing team of production managers, manufacturing engineers, technicians, and supply chain and manufacturing operations personnel. You (and by extension your team) will own success within the following disciplines:<ul><li>Procurement</li><li>Inventory</li><li>Quality</li><li>Production</li><li>Compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards, including safety, export control and NDAA compliance</li><li>Inbound and Outbound Logistics</li><li>Supplier selection, contracting, industrialization, and relationship management</li><li>Insource vs outsource decisions</li><li>Manufacturing and R&amp;D facility Development and Operations</li></ul>In addition, you will: <ul><li>Manage complex, frequently conflicting priorities, helping the team balance performance targets, cost targets, reliability targets, production targets, and schedule risk</li><li>Act as the primary interface with other key leaders within the company, helping unblock projects, manage conflicting priorities, and predict future bottlenecks</li><li>Curate and maintain a small set of key metrics that track the performance of your team and report said metrics to the rest of the company in a way that inspires progress and, as required, course corrections</li><li>Interact closely with operations, engineering, and executive leadership to help unblock projects, manage conflicting priorities, predict future bottlenecks, etc.</li><li>Lead by example in promoting a positive and collaborative work culture </li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>10+ years of management experience in manufacturing complex hardware systems </li><li>Experience successfully taking a complex hardware system from prototype through to low volume production ( &gt;100x units/year with a product of similar complexity to our products) </li><li>Past experience leading a manufacturing team in a fast paced NPI environment  </li><li>Deep understanding of manufacturing systems and the ability to implement right-sized systems as companies grow </li><li>Deep understanding of complex supply chain and past experience with international supply chain management and logistics  </li><li>Deep understanding of supplier selection, management, contracting, and industrialization </li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to deftly handle conflicting priorities and gain alignment across different departments </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>10+ years of experience designing, testing, and deploying complex hardware systems (vehicles preferred) </li><li>Experience successfully taking a complex hardware system from prototype through to production (ideally &gt;100x units/year with a product of similar complexity to our vehicle) </li><li>Past experience leading an engineering team in a fast paced R&amp;D/NPI environment  </li><li>Deep understanding of engineering systems and the ability to implement right-sized systems as Pyka grows </li><li>Deep knowledge of the physics, failure modes, and design practices relating to complex electro-mechanical systems </li><li>Superb communication skills with the ability to deftly handle conflicting priorities and gain alignment across different departments </li><li>Value simplicity and pace in both the way you design and the way you work </li><li>Have demonstrated principal level IC capabilities in your career </li></ul>Company Perks <ul><li>$220,000–$270,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li>Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance </li><li>FSA with employer matching </li><li>401(k) </li><li>Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off </li><li>Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance </li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits </li><li>Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Director of Manufacturing

Pyka is looking for a Director of Hardware to grow and lead our hardware focused teams. You will initially manage a combination of managers and ICs, moving to managing a team of primarily managers within two years. You will set the direction on key engineering systems. You will own complex trades, helping your teams weigh conflicting objectives like cost, performance, manufacturability, engineering time, etc. You will work directly with other managers as well as executive leadership in order to triage tasks and accomplish the company's objectives. You will oversee the refinement and scale up of our existing products and will take brand new products from conceptual design through to scaled production. Success in your role will meaningfully influence the rate at which our society transitions to electric aircraft. At Pyka, we prioritize fostering a positive culture built on collaboration, transparency, and employee happiness. We're seeking a Director of Hardware who shares these values and is passionate about leading our hardware-focused teams in a supportive and inclusive environment.This role will report directly to the CEO/CTO. About PykaPyka’s goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. To get there, we’re taking a different approach than most. We're applying our technologies to every industry where autonomous electric aircraft can be useful, starting with the highest value and most dangerous jobs. In doing so, we're building game-changing products manufactured at scale, while perfecting the safety, reliability, and capabilities of our autonomy engine and electric propulsion systems. We design, develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon-fiber composite airframes.Today, we supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real-world customers across four separate continents and have secured industry-first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Our cargo aircraft enables remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and ensures fast and reliable shipping of critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop protection aircraft offers agricultural services providers and farmers an autonomous tool to make aerial application safer, more precise, and less harmful to surrounding environments. Both vehicles are highly economical to operate, easy to deploy, and significantly reduce CO2 emissions in their respective industries. What you work on at Pyka makes people’s lives better now and brings the future of electric aviation one step closer each day.  Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead, manage, mentor and grow a world class team of mechanical engineers, hardware test engineers, and reliability engineers focused on all aspects of design and validation of complex hardware (aircraft structures, propulsion hardware, ground equipment) </li><li>Lead by example in promoting a positive and collaborative work culture </li><li>Ensure your team is equipped with the capabilities, tools and know-how to design, build and test hardware ranging from PLM to hardware bug tracking/resolution </li><li>Manage complex, frequently conflicting priorities, helping the team balance performance targets, cost targets, reliability targets, production targets, and schedule risk </li><li>Act as the primary interface with other key leaders within the company, helping unblock projects, manage conflicting priorities, predict future bottlenecks, etc </li><li>Develop and champion rigorous yet efficient design processes  </li><li>Mentor team members from L2 to principal level engineers </li><li>Curate and maintain a small set of key metrics that track the performance of your team and report said metrics to the rest of the company in a way that inspires progress and, as required, course corrections </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>10+ years of experience designing, testing, and deploying complex hardware systems (vehicles preferred) </li><li>Experience successfully taking a complex hardware system from prototype through to production (ideally &gt;100x units/year with a product of similar complexity to our vehicle) </li><li>Past experience leading an engineering team in a fast paced R&amp;D/NPI environment  </li><li>Deep understanding of engineering systems and the ability to implement right-sized systems as Pyka grows </li><li>Deep knowledge of the physics, failure modes, and design practices relating to complex electro-mechanical systems </li><li>Superb communication skills with the ability to deftly handle conflicting priorities and gain alignment across different departments </li><li>Value simplicity and pace in both the way you design and the way you work </li><li>Have demonstrated principal level IC capabilities in your career </li></ul>Company Perks <ul><li>$220,000–$270,000 per year base salary + equity. Compensation will vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Salary ranges are subject to change. </li><li>Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance </li><li>FSA with employer matching </li><li>401(k) </li><li>Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off </li><li>Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance </li><li>Pre-tax commuter benefits </li><li>Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks </li></ul>Export Control RequirementsThis position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls.  Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Director of Hardware

Join the Battery Team based in Bristol (Avonmouth) as a Battery Test Technician and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.What success will look like for you, as an Battery Test Technician? As a Battery Test Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out the assembly of mechanical and electrical components to technical drawings or finding their own effective solutions to required tasks whilst still working to high quality standards. This will be a hands on role, where you will be performing electrical, mechanical and abuse testing on cells, modules and whole battery systems.You will be working closely with external test facilities and suppliers where necessary to deliver high quality testing and test data. We work at pace, operate in high levels of ambiguity and embrace change always but also need to maintain a high standard of tool cleanliness and control throughout the workshop assembly areas.You will be expected to ensure all appropriate paperwork or recording is completed and maintained (job cards, tech logs, tech library, ERP system entries… etc) supporting the continued development of our in-house expertise, specialist knowledge and capabilities. What would we like you to bring.We want you to be successful in your role, in order to achieve this, you will need to have proven experience working with and around HV batteries and battery testing. Additionally, you will need good skills / knowledge of wiring, crimping, soldering, as well as good working knowledge of electrical schematics and technical assembly drawings. Ideally you will have gained this experience from either Aerospace/ Automotive or Industrial sectors.<div><hr>What can you expect from us?We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.  <hr>Our benefitsOur people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.<ul><li>26 days holiday, plus bank holiday</li><li>5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)</li><li>5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership</li><li>Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits</li><li>Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)</li><li>Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee</li><li>Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it</li><li>Breakfast on us, every day</li></ul><hr>We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.<hr>Disclaimer StatementWe encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.</div>

Battery Test Technician

Join the Procurement Team based in Bristol as a Strategic Buyer and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.We are in the process of growing our Procurement and Supply Chain team as we continue toward our journey of making electric aviation history. We are adding three Strategic Buyer roles to the team as part of this expansion. You'll grow and forge various cross-functional relationships across the business as you develop and deploy a category management, best practice approach to procurement in the ongoing development of the VX4 aircraft.What success will look like for you, as a Strategic Buyer?You will conduct market assessments, helping us to identify potential new suppliers as well as manage new and existing supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to contractual KPIs, to secure on-time, cost, and quality products/services. We'll also need you to take ownership of the commercial negotiation and contracting process from RFI/RFP through to contract award.This role is a highly impactful, strategic position where you'll work in close proximity to the Head of Procurement. The work you'll be doing with your stakeholders is vital to ensure the success of our ambitious objectives for this year and beyond. That said, we're a fast-paced and agile business where everyone is hands-on and a 'doer' within the job in front of them. This means that alongside your more dynamic responsibilities, you will need to own tasks at all levels such as the end-to-end PO process and, ensuring information is accurate and up to date in our ERP system. We're an evolving business, so you'll have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement of our procurement processes and tools and play a key role in helping to develop future supplier ramp-up strategies.You will be working closely with our expert internal teams across engineering, finance, and program, as well as key global external suppliers. You will need excellent communication, negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to flex between essential operational tasks to strategic problem-solving to be successful in this role. You will work with and analyse data and insights to identify where there are potential risks in our supply chain and take the lead in finding required solutions. Global travel to the US, Asia and Europe is also an important part of the role, although you will have complete autonomy over the frequency of travel. What would we like you to bring?We want you to be successful in your role, to achieve this, you will need to have demonstrable procurement or supply chain experience within a highly regulated industry such as Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing, Nuclear, Healthcare or similar. You will need a strong track record of developing strategic relationships with your suppliers that have resulted in category growth and first-class contract management, negotiation, and data analysis skills.  You will have a high level of resilience to change and ambiguity and apply a continuous learning mindset to your work. Knowledge of verification and certification processes for aircraft would be advantageous, but not essential. Additionally, you will hold either a BA/BSc degree or equivalent in a business-related field or CIPS qualification.<div><hr>What can you expect from us?We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.  <hr>Our benefitsOur people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.<ul><li>26 days holiday, plus bank holiday</li><li>5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)</li><li>5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership</li><li>Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits</li><li>Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)</li><li>Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee</li><li>Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it</li><li>Breakfast on us, every day</li></ul><hr>We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.<hr>Disclaimer StatementWe encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.</div>

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