Vehicle Integration Designer

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.

VEHICLE INTEGRATION DESIGNER - El Segundo, CA

As a Vehicle Integration Design engineer, you will be responsible for managing the top level vehicle model, placing LRUs and managing interfaces, determining routing locations, managing the mass/CG tables. Additionally the role includes working with the vehicle to ensure accuracy of model and any workarounds needed. This position will work closely with a cross functional team, working directly with Software, Hardware Engineering, Test, Supply Chain, Quality Engineering Teams and Technicians. The Job scope will include developing processes, working in a team environment, identifying and designing the build of necessary equipment for receipt and final integration, and launch of Skyryse One and other platforms. 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development and design high-level vehicle architecture 
• Manage interfaces and keep out zones across the vehicle for various LRUs 
• Compile mass properties of Skyryse One components  
• Maintain integrated planning documents that are inclusive of Skyryse One configurations and work scope.
• Work with cabling team to route cabling throughout the vehicle to ensure safe interconnectivity
• Verify the flight vehicle matches the models and work any conflicts with the approrpiate teams
• Design aricraft brackets as needed to support additional hardware 
• Closely collaborate with management staff and peers from other departments and highly skilled technicians on daily routine

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 7+ years of professional working experience in a full cycle mechanical engineering role
• Experience with retrofitting an existing vehicle
• Experience with structural static analysis (hand calculations and FEA)
• Experience with common aerospace materials, finishes, and processes
• Familiarity with static, fatigue, shock and vibration analysis
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes
• Hands on build experience 
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles
• In-depth knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stackup analysis.
• Knowledge of harness requirements for routing. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in personally taking parts through final production release
• 10+ years of professional working experience
• High proficiency with Solidworks CAD and FEA packages
• Hands on experience working on a vehicle retrofit
• Experience with aerospace hardware design

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
• Salary: $150K-$200K
• 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!

WE WELCOME ALL
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.