Sr. Engineer, Materials & Process

Supernal•Irvine, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system. The future of mobility starts with people. 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. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow! Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week. The Materials & Process Engineer applies their technical knowledge and expertise in metallics, composites and structural bonding to support components across our vehicle. This role works toward building and implementing conventional and novel materials and process solutions while working with our partners to ensure delivered hardware meets requirements and leads to the certification and production of new AAM vehicles. This position collaborates with all Engineering verticals & Supply Chain teams during the design process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field is required
Minimum five (5) years of related experience
Experience working with technicians
Experience developing a Design of Experiments plan
Experience running and analyzing data from analytical materials characterization equipment
Technical knowledge in two or more of the areas of: metals, adhesives, composites, structural bonding
Hands on experience with composite layup and bonding
Familiarity with 3D CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
Familiarity with statistical software, including Minitab, JMP, or similar
Knowledge of CMH-17, SAE, ASTM, and other standard bodies
Proficiency in writing R&D work instructions and documentation of R&D work
Proficiency MS Office Suite tools such as Word, Excel, Project & Visio
Understanding of a “First Principles” approach to problem solving
Proactive and efficient delivery of communication and follow-up
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent listening and comprehension skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Responsibilities

Lead creation of material specifications and process specifications that support manufacturing & ensure quality
Evaluate materials across the vehicle to satisfy design requirements
Develop and execute test plans for metallics, composites and structural bonding, method development, materials characterization, allowable generation, and design validation
Author test reports and other summaries to communicate information to the broader engineering team
Participate in design reviews for hardware components/assemblies
Provide M&P input on strategy, supplier selection, development, qualifications, and ongoing evaluations
Support the manufacture of hardware both in-house and at suppliers
Participate in industry working groups, standards bodies, and relevant technical conferences and symposia to maintain awareness of technology developments & regulatory trends across academia and industry
May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
Other duties as assigned