Electrical Engineer

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Aircraft Systems

What is JetZero?

Today’s aircraft contribute around 4% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars. This is only going to increase: Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall.

JetZero is developing a blended wing body (BWB) aircraft. It uses 50% less fuel and can accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. JetZero is the inevitable solution to sustainable air travel.

 

The JetZero team

We are experienced aerospace professionals and engineers, excited about the future. That future will only be possible if we share our vision and what it means to people’s lives: carbon-free flight that is better for both passengers and carriers. 

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for helping design, test, and integrate the electrical system for JetZero's demonstrator aircraft. You will collaborate closely with other system engineering teams, labs, and technicians to ensure the electrical system meets the power needs of other systems.

JetZero is a place for people who are ambitious, talented, and humble. This role is based in Long Beach, CA reporting to the Demonstrator systems team.

 Responsibilities for this role include:

• Integrate, test, and make updates to the AC electrical power generation system with engine driven generators and generator controllers.
• Review the AC and DC power distribution system architecture for the airplane including bus signal reviews, configuration updates, and wiring changes.
• Develop and review test plans for power generation and distribution. Conduct bench and airplane tests
• Electrical power system parts definition, sourcing and development.
• Designing the current return and grounding network strategy and definition.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and guidance

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 10+ of experience in electrical power design for Part 25 aircraft
• Ability to analyze technical data, troubleshoot test failures, and drive root-cause investigations, and document results clearly
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats, intellectual curiosity, and good cross-functional versatility

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with supplier oversight
• Direct experience with airplane development programs especially experimental designs
• Knowledge of FAA/EASA regulations and experiment airworthiness process.
• Advanced power generation, storage, and distribution techniques
• Familiarity with digital thread approaches (CAD/PLM)

Compensation: 

Our compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees. The range for this role is $135,000 to $165,000. We consider a number of factors when presenting a final offer, including geography, internal equity and years of experience and expertise.  

Benefits 

• Unlimited PTO 
• 10 paid holidays 
• 401(k) 
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 
• Disability Insurance 
• Life Insurance 
• Equity tax advisory services 
• Supportive work culture