Head of Electrical Engineering at Early-stage aerospace hardware startup

You will lead the electrical engineering department for a venture-backed company modernizing aviation hardware. This high-impact role involves taking electrical products from initial concept through to flight qualification and manufacturing. You will manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, define rigorous design processes, and spearhead the development of next-generation aerospace components and avionics systems.

Early-stage aerospace hardware startup

• Lead and scale the electrical engineering team while managing hardware projects across multiple product lines and subsidiaries.
• Own the full design lifecycle for flight hardware, including schematics, PCBA layout, prototyping, and bench testing.
• Define and execute qualification plans to meet aerospace standards while collaborating with build engineers for production optimization.

• 5+ years of professional electrical design experience with proficiency in schematic layout, simulation, and hardware debugging.
• Strong background in aerospace standards such as DO-160 or MIL-STD and experience with flight-qualified hardware.
• US Person status as defined by ITAR and a demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams in fast-paced environments.

• Lead the electrical strategy for a company aiming to revitalize the aviation industry through innovative hardware design.
• Join a well-funded startup backed by top-tier VCs with the opportunity to shape early-stage engineering culture.
• High-stakes technical ownership where your designs directly influence flight safety and the future of commercial aviation.