General Engineering

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CHIEF ENGINEER

Platform Aerospace MD, Hollywood, MD, US

CHIEF ENGINEER

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING

Platform Aerospace is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team as an executive, Chief Engineer. As the leading provider of ultra-long endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), we have established a strong presence in the aerospace industry, including partnerships with key players in the defense sector. Chief Engineer reports directly to the CEO and is accountable for establishing and controlling technical milestones and quality performance of multiple engineering disciplines, projects, and activities.

Manage resources and processes required to design, plan, and support all engineering products and services.

Ensure engineering department leads are in line with funded programs and oversee costing for proposing new programs.

Plans and coordinates the manning, budget, and project-level tasking of the engineering department.

Provides training and mentoring to engineering teams.

Mechanical design with experience in GD&T

Drafting in accordance withASMY14.Aerospace and carbon fiber aircraft

Software design and testing from static, functional, and full system level

Electrical hardware design, including PCB builds

Coordinates with the executive team and senior leadership to ensure that the Engineering Department meets company schedules and goals

Drive the technical engineering data to align with the strategic vision and the company’s roadmap.

Serves as a strong technical leader to all engineering departments.

Supports the development of new products from concept, prototype, design, testing, and full rate production

Drive the quality of the manufacturing package for continued serial improvement of engineering data.

Serve as the technical authority for all aircraft systems and engineering products.

Approve major technical decisions, design trades, and deviations from established engineering standards.

Ensure airworthiness, safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance requirements are met.

Review and approve engineering change proposals and major design modifications.

Collaborate with Manufacturing and Flight Operations to ensure designs are producible, maintainable, and operationally effective.

Work within the AS9100 quality management system (QMS) and champion the use of processes and procedures, and drive updates when needed.

Participate in program kickoff meetings, including understanding contract type, statement of work, program goals, budget, and milestones/schedule.

Lead the engineering team to validate integrated systems and designs in accordance with technical standards by conducting analysis, testing, and thorough documentation of results.

Ensure engineering supervisors and engineering staff are working on program supported design work.

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 15+ years of experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 10 years of related experience.

S Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Outstanding leadership and team-building capabilities, strategic thinking, robust technical and business expertise, and the ability to lead diverse engineering disciplines across various projects.

Strong engineering background with demonstrated experience managing through design and production.

Experience interfacing with customers, including those from the DoD and other military branches.

Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and standards relevant to UAS operations.

Solid understanding of engineering processes with execution experience.

Extensive technical knowledge of engineering and product development.

Proficient in CAD software.

Familiarity with Python, C++, C, and other programming languages.

Familiar with electronics and programming.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Ability to traverse manufacturing facility.

Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education and training, job-related knowledge and skills, the scope and level of responsibility of the position, internal equity, and market/business considerations.