Manager Experimental Design, Testing - Full-time / Part-time

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.

The Manager Experimental Design, Testing is responsible for overseeing a team of engineers and technicians who work on the mechanical structure, mechanism, and system design for testing in support of the long-term goals of the Test, Evaluation & Certification (TEC) Group. The Manager Experimental Design, Testing provides guidance and approval for technical approaches, products, and processes involved in testing, and works closely with the testing design team throughout the conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases. This role is heavily involved in building prototypes and flight test aircraft and will implement design solutions to support the installation of test instrumentation data-gathering systems to meet test program objectives. Collaboration with the technical development team is also crucial to this role. The role involves developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers and creating standard processes and procedures within the field.

This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week.

• Design mechanical and structural testing systems using engineering principles and creative thinking
• Design mechanical and structural systems and products based on given and derived testing requirements
• Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions, providing guidance as needed
• Identify process deficiencies and develop solutions for improvement
• Prepare and author various manuals/templates such as design standards, procedures, work instructions, and processes
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards as required
• Lead the efforts to procure hardware to support group functions
• Implement and complete multiple projects simultaneously
• Develop and engage employees through coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations
• Identify growth opportunities and assignments that fit individual and company needs
• Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
• Up to 25% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field required
• Minimum ten (10) years experience in mechanical design (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a managerial or team lead role
• Experience in aircraft or automotive instrumentation design
• Experience with project management, development programs, and prototyping
• Experience in creating 3D models of design details using Catia
• Experience in crafting CNC machining, additive manufacturing, and sheet metal components
• Ability to solve complex mechanical design problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite

• Experience in flight test instrumentation 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, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a 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:

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).