Sr. Manager, Flight Simulation and Handling Qualities

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:
The Sr. Engineering Manager is responsible for staffing and leading two teams – the Flight Simulation Team and the Handling Qualities Team. Approximately 40% of the time will be spent staffing, leading, and managing the teams in completing multiple programs and in developing the teams’ capabilities. The remaining 60% will be spent contributing technically. As a member of the larger Engineering, Research, and Development (ER&D) organization, you’ll also interact and coordinate with other collaborators to achieve broader programmatic and functional objectives. This role is physically located in Irvine, CA.

What you can do:

Work with the teams, the Product Management Office, the Finance department, and other organizations to plan and manage the teams’ annual budgets

Hire staff as planned

Implement methods to ensure the quality of the team’s work

Manage the performance development for individual engineers and conduct annual performance evaluations for other employees as requested

Plan, manage, and communicate clearly and concisely on scope, schedule, cost, and risk

Incorporate models for aerodynamics, rotor dynamics, vehicle dynamics, and acoustics into the flight simulation

Develop and maintain a real-time flight simulation environment for pilot-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop simulation

Analyze aircraft aerodynamic stability and control

Prepare CFD, wind tunnel, and flight test data for FlightLab and Simulink dynamic simulations

Simulate 6 degree-of-freedom flight dynamic maneuvers

Devise, prepare, conduct, and report handling qualities task maneuver piloted simulations

Analyze linear and non-linear flight control system and control law functions

Maintain and improve sound software development standards and processes

Rationalize and standardize core methods and capabilities for flight simulation and handling qualities

Travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time

Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree preferred

A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in flight simulation, stability and control, and/or handling qualities (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)

Excellent leadership, management, and project planning skills

Able to communicate complex information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in written form, across multiple levels of the organization - from SME’s to peers, the chief engineer’s office, and corporate executives

Self-motivated; pro-active; attentive to detail and schedule

Expertise in physics-based Flight Simulation, Aircraft Stability & Control, and Handling Qualities for eVTOL or rotorcraft using FlightLab, Matlab, Simulink, and Conduit

You may also be able to contribute:

Experience in the eVTOL industry preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request to be provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: [ Email address blocked ] - Click here to apply to Sr. Manager, Flight Simulation and Handling Qualities

This position will include access to certain technology and/or software source code, that will be subject to U.S. export control laws. If an export license or other export control authorization is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such license or authorization and approvals and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations contained in such license or authorization.
Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.
The pay range for this position is: $232,960 — $349,440 USD Click HERE or visit: [ Link removed ] - Click here to apply to Sr. Manager, Flight Simulation and Handling Qualities to view our benefits!

Salary : $232,960 - $349,440