Aircraft Systems Engineer (Electric Aviation)

Location: South Burlington, Vermont, United States; physical onsite presence required

Salary: $120,000–$155,000 USD annually

Company

Develops electric aircraft with a focus on sustainable aviation and certification-ready aerospace systems.

What you will do

• Own and maintain verification plans for aircraft-level system requirements, including traceability and coverage assessments.
• Review certification flight-test plans and coordinate with flight-test, ground-test, laboratory, and systems engineering teams.
• Develop test procedures and verification approaches based on analysis, design review, inspection, simulation, and coverage analysis.
• Plan verification schedules, manage dependencies, and lead or support Test Readiness Reviews.
• Track verification status, identify gaps and schedule risks, and coordinate issue closure with program leadership.
• Author or oversee verification reports and coordinate certification evidence with engineering teams, DERs, and the FAA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, software, mechanical, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of SAE ARP 4754A and ARP 4761.
• Experience with requirements-based testing, regression testing, and traceability audits.
• Proficiency with Application Lifecycle Management tools such as Polarion, plus familiarity with JIRA and Confluence.
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience on Part 23, 25, or 27 aircraft or rotorcraft programs.

Nice to have

• Flight-test experience and familiarity with aircraft certification flight testing.
• Background in aerospace verification and validation in a certifying environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative culture focused on sustainability and electric aviation.
• Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for full-time team members.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, disability insurance, and paid parental leave.
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont and daily lunch provided.
• Flight lessons and additional employee benefits.