Lead Flight Test Engineer

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Lead Flight Test Engineer works closely with core engineering and operations teams on planning and execution of flight test campaigns. This role is a critical contributor in enabling safe, efficient experimental flight testing. The role is responsible for developing test plans, writing test cards, and participating in flight readiness reviews, test readiness reviews, and risk assessments. The Lead Flight Test Engineer will work closely with aircraft maintenance to ensure that the flight vehicle is in proper configuration for testing, coordinate ground & flight tests, perform data analysis, write test reports, document test results, and solve issues. An understanding and working knowledge of flight test instrumentation and data acquisition and strong configuration management skills.

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Acquire a comprehensive knowledge of air vehicle's systems
• Assist in the development and execution of flight test campaigns and associated processes
• Generate flight test procedures at the system level and establish flight requirements for tracking and derivation
• Collaborate with engineers, flight test pilots, and operations team to develop flight test plans and write flight test cards
• Plan, organize, and implement flight test operations
• Ensure the test vehicle is properly configured to meet test objectives
• Conduct tests daily
• Coordinate and communicate daily flight tests
• Analyze data, document results, and solve obstacles
• Support the coordination of multiple teams to achieve flight test objectives and risk hazard assessments
• Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
• Up to 30% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in engineering
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in experimental flight testing (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience authoring flight test plans and reports
• Experience managing deficiencies, limitations, and restrictions in a flight test environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite

You may also be able to contribute:

• Experience testing complex flight control, power management, and avionics systems preferred
• Experience in data analysis with MATLAB, IADS, and other tools preferred
• Experience operating/testing of remotely piloted aircraft preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).