Executive Recruiting Group · 5 months ago
Director, Aircraft Integration
San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expExecutive Recruiting is seeking a Director of Aircraft Integration who will oversee the holistic design and development of high-performance aircraft. This role involves integrating various engineering disciplines while prioritizing performance, safety, and customer satisfaction, and guiding strategic decisions throughout the design process.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead and guide the aircraft-level design process, making strategic decisions that prioritize aircraft safety, performance, and customer experience
Develop and assess multidisciplinary trade studies involving propulsion, structure, control systems, and battery/electrical architectures
Balance customer-focused goals with technical feasibility and certification constraints across all development phases
Integrate electric propulsion systems, power management, and vehicle control into a cohesive vehicle design
Support and assess system architectures including VMS, FBW flight controls, and electric power systems with a deep understanding of their interdependence
Lead vehicle-level safety assessments and contribute to certification strategies with FAA/EASA regulatory frameworks in mind
Mentor and inspire cross-functional engineering teams while fostering a collaborative and culturally diverse environment
Continuously improve vehicle design based on test results, lessons learned, and emerging industry insights
Qualification
Required
Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
15+ years of experience in aircraft-level integration, preferably with a focus on innovative air vehicle projects
Demonstrated ability to think holistically at the aircraft level, making decisions that balance performance, safety, energy efficiency, and customer experience
Strong understanding of structural design fundamentals, including load path design, load estimation for various flight scenarios, and spatial integration for optimal packaging, maintenance, and weight & balance
Proven leadership in guiding cross-functional teams
Understanding of FAA/EASA certification frameworks and experience embedding regulatory compliance into the aircraft design process
Ability to lead in ambiguous situations and evolve practical, innovative solutions under uncertain and rapidly changing conditions
Strong communication and mentoring skills, capable of fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture across technical disciplines with a highly diverse cross-cultural team
Company
Executive Recruiting Group
Executive Recruiting Group is a woman-owned boutique firm specializing in executive search, recruiting, and placement across the aviation, aerospace, flight-test certification, battery technology, and additive manufacturing industries.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase