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      "text": "Responsibilities:",
      "content": "<div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lead&nbsp;aircraft-level design, sizing, and performance development for electric&nbsp;aircraft&nbsp;platforms.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Own multidisciplinary vehicle trade studies including weight, aerodynamics, propulsion integration, mission performance, stability, controllability, thermal constraints, manufacturability, and operational capability.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drive rapid concept iteration and down-selection using simulation, analysis, testing, and engineering judgment.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Develop and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;aircraft&nbsp;performance models and sizing tools to support design decisions and program planning.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Define high-level&nbsp;aircraft&nbsp;architecture and guide configuration development from early concept through prototype and flight test.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Work cross-functionally with propulsion, structures, electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and flight test teams to drive integrated vehicle development.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Lead technical decision-making under aggressive timelines and evolving program requirements.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Support wind tunnel testing, propulsion testing, flight testing, and correlation of simulation models to real-world data.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></li>\n<li>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mentor and grow a small multidisciplinary engineering team while&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;deep individual technical contribution.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Identify&nbsp;technical risks early and drive practical engineering solutions with a strong bias toward execution and rapid iteration.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Help&nbsp;establish&nbsp;scalable engineering workflows, analysis methods, and development processes&nbsp;appropriate for&nbsp;a fast-moving aerospace startup.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>"
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      "text": "Qualifications:",
      "content": "<div>\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering&nbsp;or equivalent field</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></li>\n<li>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experience with eVTOL, UAV, or unconventional&nbsp;aircraft&nbsp;configurations.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experience developing conceptual and preliminary&nbsp;aircraft&nbsp;sizing tools.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experience with CFD and aerospace analysis tools such as STAR-CCM+, XFLR5/FLOW5,&nbsp;OpenVSP,&nbsp;&nbsp;Simulia/3DEXPERIENCE, MATLAB, or Python.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flight test, prototype development, or rapid hardware iteration experience.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experience building internal engineering tools and automation workflows.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Experience balancing technical performance with manufacturing and operational constraints.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"
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      "text": "Preferred Qualifications:",
      "content": "<div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Demonstrated experience in early&nbsp;aircraft&nbsp;development/sizing.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comfortable owning major&nbsp;aircraft-level decisions with incomplete information.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Naturally gravitates toward first-principles&nbsp;engineering and rapid iteration.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strong systems thinker capable of connecting aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, controls, and operations into a cohesive vehicle design.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n<div>\n<ul role=\"list\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Excited by ambiguity, rapid development cycles, and building unconventional&nbsp;aircraft&nbsp;with small, high-output teams.</span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;</span></p>\n</li>\n\n</ul></div>\n</div>"
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      "text": "Attributes aligned with Core Values",
      "content": "<div>\n\n<li>Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.</li>\n<li>Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.</li>\n<li>Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication—committing to shared decisions for the greater good.</li>\n<li>Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.</li>\n<li>Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.</li>\n<li>Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support—balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.</li>\n\n</div>"
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