M&P Engineer - Vehicle Systems

Company: Supernal
Location: Fullerton
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world's communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people's ability to move - whether for work or play.

What we do:
The Materials & Process Engineer (Vehicle Systems) will apply technical knowledge and expertise to support systems components. This role will work toward building and implementing conventional and novel materials and process solutions as needed. The M&P Engineer will work with our partners to ensure delivered hardware meets requirements & leads to the certification & production of new AAM vehicles and other advanced mobility solutions. This position will collaborate with the Powertrain, VMS, Battery, Manufacturing, & Supply Chain teams during the design process.

What you can do:

Participate in building design requirements & standard methodologies for all powertrain, avionics, energy storage, and flight controls related hardware & systems across the vehicle

Lead all aspects of evaluation and selection of materials to satisfy design requirements focusing on polymers, adhesives, composites, and insulation materials

Build internal material specifications and develop process specifications that support manufacturing & ensure quality

Lead & coordinate testing for method development, materials characterization, allowable generation, and design validation

Serve as the M&P representative (Signatory Authority) during design reviews & in the production drawing release cycle for vehicle systems components and assemblies

Assist with supplier selection, development, qualifications, and ongoing evaluations and improvements

Build procedures for reviewing supplier delivered (source controlled) hardware for compliance with requirements

Dedication to awareness of technology developments across academia and industry as well as regulatory trends through participation in industry working groups, standards bodies, and relevant technical conferences and symposia.

Other related duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM or related field

3+ years' related experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)

Technical proficiency in one or more of: electrical components, avionics equipment, battery housing and containment materials, high voltage systems' materials, composites, adhesives, polymers, or elastomers

Familiarity with a first principles' approach to problem solving

Knowledge of 3D CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or similar

Proficiency in crafting test plans, coordinating & implementing test campaigns, and generating test reports

Operational knowledge of materials characterization lab equipment

Familiarity with statistical software, including Minitab, JMP, or similar

Knowledge of CMH-17, MMPDS, SAE, ASTM, and other standard bodies

Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, & DOE principals

Experience with process mapping, SPC, PFMEA, DFMEA and similar tools and techniques

Dedicated understanding of electrical system, fire containment, electrical grounding, & insulation materials used in aerospace and relevant fabrication techniques across multiple areas

Knowledge of FAA flammability and fire testing requirements

Proactive and efficient delivery of communication and follow-up

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work in a timely manner

Self-motivated and forward-thinking personality

You may also be able to contribute:

Proficiency with MS Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, & Visio

Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request to be provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

The job responsibilities of this position require access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws and certain software that can only be used and accessed by U.S. Persons. - Accordingly, this position is limited to applicants that are US Persons, i.e., U . S . citizen s , lawful permanent resident s as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) , or protected individual s as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) .

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