Deputy Chief Engineer

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

Deputy Chief Engineer - El Segundo, CA

As a Deputy Chief Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aircraft control systems and aviation safety. This role will involve designing, developing, and optimizing the fly-by-wire systems that power our next-generation aircraft. You will work directly with the Chief Engineer and VP of Engineering to ensure our R66 fly-by-wire system is at the forefront of innovation and safety. You will create and execute technology modernization initiatives by working closely with business and technology leadership on strategy, execution, and most significantly achieving our goal of certification of SkyOS on our flagship R66 program.

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Responsibilities:

• Work with cross functional teams, including software and hardware disciplines as well as program management, to support development, qualification, and certification.
• Develop and maintain the architectural vision for fly-by-wire systems, ensuring they meet performance, safety, and reliability requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document system requirements, and translate them into technical specifications
• Identify potential risks and challenges in the system design, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure safety & reliability
• Oversee the testing and validation of fly-by-wire systems, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and performance benchmarks

Required Qualifications:   

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field
• Experience with fly- by-wire flight control systems design
• 10+ years of professional working experience in a full cycle engineering role
• Experience with applicable aviation certification requirements 
• Experience with component level qualification for aerospace applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field 
• 15+ years of professional working experience in a full cycle engineering role
• Experience with rotorcraft design and verification 

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
• Competitive salary
• Valuable stock option plan
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

Our Benefits:

• The opportunity to change the world
• Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000
• Valuable stock option plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
• A company with a huge vision, a dynamic work environment and a team of smart, ambitious and fun to work-with colleagues!

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.