Technical Lead, Turbogenerator (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Technical Lead, Turbogenerator (Aerospace): Owning and managing the turbogenerator system for an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with an accent on integration, testing, and certification. Focus on optimizing turboshaft design, managing technical risks, and defining hybrid-powertrain strategies.

Location: San Jose, California, United States. hirify.global is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary: $207,000 - $259,000

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Own the turbogenerator system and manage a multidisciplinary team of experts in fuel, turbine design, exhaust, and thermal systems.
• Ensure the turboshaft is successfully integrated, tested, and certified within the aircraft.
• Optimize turboshaft design and manage technical, certification, and program risks.
• Direct turbogenerator testing, verification, and certification programs.
• Define turboshaft sub-systems, integration challenges, and the overall hybrid-powertrain strategy.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
• 10+ years of experience in turboshaft design and engine control.
• Strong understanding of turboshaft operation and proficiency with industry-standard tools and processes.
• Proven experience applying Part-33 / CS-E standards in novel systems programs.
• Ability to communicate complex technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Must be authorized to work in the US; no visa sponsorship is available.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains.
• Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification of electric powertrains and propulsion systems.
• Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards contributions supporting the company's strategy.
• Equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces diversity.
• Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities or religious beliefs.