Lead Conceptual Design Engineer (Performance and Sizing)

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company thats developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable integrated and human-centered ecosystem we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in todays air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone improving peoples ability to move whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do :

The Lead Conceptual Design Engineer (Performance & Sizing) will lead and conduct the planning and execution of vehicle performance and sizing tasks for rotorcraft design and analysis ground tests and flight tests. The engineer will interface regularly with other engineers working on Configuration Handling Qualities Loads & Dynamics Propulsion Flight Controls and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) amongst others.

What you can do :

• Develop andmaintainaircraftsizing models that integrate aerodynamics propulsion weight estimation mission profiles and energy systems
• Conduct vehicle-level performance analyses including hover climb cruise descent and transition phases
• Define andoptimizemission profiles (range payload endurance speed reserve energy etc.) based on operational and certification requirements
• Perform trade studies on design parameters such as rotor configuration battery capacity wing loading and powertrain sizing to guide conceptual design
• Collaborate with aerodynamics propulsion structures and controls teams to ensure consistency between subsystem performance and overall vehicle goals
• Support simulation and modeling activities for energy management control law tuning and flight performance validation
• Prepare technical documentation presentations and reports for internal design reviews and external stakeholders (e.g. regulators or partners)
• Contribute to system-level requirements definition and support design optimization for performance efficiency and safety
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute :

You may also be able to contribute :

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 :

$180000 - $220000 USD

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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 disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a 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 :

This position may include access to certain technology and / or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment your employment is contingent upon Supernals receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).

Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 180000 - 220000