Dream Job
Exceptional builders own aerospace subsystems end-to-end—from design and build to desert validation and flight testing—at a high-trust startup pioneering stratosphere aircraft. Work side-by-side with CEO on real hardware with extreme ownership.
Responsibilities
- Own subsystems end-to-end across mechanical, aerodynamics, RF, GNC, electrical, avionics, power electronics, energy storage, software, systems.
- Design, build, break, fix, validate in desert, fly subsystems.
- Drive rapid iteration loops from concept to reality.
- Work across design, integration, testing, flight.
- Troubleshoot in field, push hardware limits.
Requirements
- Thrive under pressure, learn fast, full extreme ownership.
- Builders only: no hand-holding, fluff, fake projects, slide decks, meetings.
- Obsession with quality, speed, results.
Compensation
- Salary: $100,000 - $500,000 USD (base salary estimate; varies by experience, skills).
- Highly competitive equity grants.
- Health, dental, vision insurance.
- Daily lunch, unlimited Celsius, dream desk setup.
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