Sr. Manager, Aerostructures Design, X-BAT (R5633)

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• Lead the aerostructures design organization for the X-BAT program.

• Drive development of lightweight, manufacturable, survivable aircraft structures optimized for autonomous combat aircraft operations

• Partner closely with flight sciences, propulsion, avionics, manufacturing, autonomy, flight test, and supply chain teams to deliver integrated aircraft solutions

• Establish engineering processes, design standards, configuration management, and structural development roadmaps across the program lifecycle

• Oversee development and validation of composite and metallic airframe structures, including primary load-bearing assemblies

• Build and mentor a world-class aerostructures engineering team capable of rapid execution and technical excellence

• Support transition from development programs into scalable production environments

• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts for structural, manufacturing, and flight-test findings

• Present technical reviews, program risks, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and external stakeholders

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• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• 12+ years of aerospace structural engineering experience, including leadership responsibility on advanced aircraft programs

• Deep expertise in aircraft primary structures, composites, metallic design, structural analysis, and integration

• Experience leading teams through full aircraft development cycles from conceptual design through flight test and production

• Strong understanding of aircraft loads, stress analysis, fatigue, durability, and structural substantiation methodologies

• Experience collaborating across highly integrated aerospace development organizations

• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and scale high-performing engineering teams

• Experience operating in fast-paced development environments with aggressive technical schedules

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

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• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline

• Experience with autonomous aircraft, tactical aviation, unmanned systems, or defense aerospace platforms

• Expertise in composite airframe manufacturing and high-rate production methodologies

• Background supporting low observable, survivability, or expeditionary aircraft design considerations

• Familiarity with military airworthiness standards and defense acquisition environments

• Experience supporting prototype-to-production transitions in venture-backed or high-growth aerospace organizationsDirector, Aerostructures - X-BAT

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Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

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