Director of Advanced Design

Highlights

• Lead conceptual design for Group 5 UAS and advanced missile platforms.
• Direct mission analysis, trade studies and architecture selection.
• Shape early pursuits via concept white-papers, proposals and roadmaps.

What they offer

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees

Ideal candidate

Veteran aerospace conceptual designer who thrives leading high-performance teams in fast-paced settings and turning mission needs into bold, feasible architectures.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in conceptual or preliminary design of aerospace systems, with technical leadership roles on Group 5 UAS, similar class aircraft, or advanced missile systems
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one core aerospace hardware discipline: aerodynamics, structures, propulsion integration, or electrical systems
• Deep understanding of system architecture, mission requirements, and full product lifecycle development
• Proven experience leading high-performance engineering teams, ideally in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills