What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at Strativ Group?
At Neon Aero, we're developing the next generation of propellers, rotors, and flight systems by combining aerospace engineering with advanced manufacturing, automation, and AI-driven design tools. We're building faster, moving with urgency, and challenging the traditional aerospace development model.
We're looking for a Manager, Propeller Product Design to lead a small team of exceptional engineers responsible for designing and delivering propeller systems from early concept through certification and production. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced product development environments, enjoys solving difficult technical challenges, and wants to help shape the future of flight
.
Responsibilit
- ies
Lead the design, development, and certification of advanced propeller syst - ems.Manage and mentor a high-performing team of engine
- ers.Drive products from concept, analysis, and testing through manufacturing rele
- ase.Make critical technical decisions while balancing performance, schedule, cost, and certification requireme
- nts.Partner closely with manufacturing, testing, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering te
- ams.Establish and maintain high standards for engineering rigor, execution, and product qual
- ity.Support certification activities and technical engagement with regulatory authorit
ies.
Qualific
- ations
BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related - field.6 years of experience developing mechanical or aerospace products from concept through prod
- uction.Experience leading engineers or technical teams in demanding development enviro
- nments.Strong background in mechanical design, analysis, product development, and manufacturing introd
- uction.Experience with CAD, GD&T, engineering drawings, structural substantiation, and engineering review pro
- cesses.Understanding of aerospace certification practices and requir
- ements.Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, highly collaborative envir
onment.
Requir
- ed Skills
Experience with propellers, rotors, eVTOL, rotorcraft, propulsion systems, or other rotating - machinery.FAA certification and qualification e
- xperience.Experience transitioning aerospace hardware into p
- roduction.Experience working within organizations known for technical excellence and rapid
execution.
If you're excited by complex engineering challenges and want to build hardware that flies, we'd love to hea