Lead prototype manufacturing specialist

Lead the hands-on assembly, manufacture, modification and maintenance of the prototype, in the workshop in Portugal.

Mostly on site, Portugal. €40,000 to €55,000 gross a year, with equity. Salaries depend on closing our funding round.

The role

Lead prototype assembly, manufacturing, modification and maintenance for airframe and system components.
Interpret engineering drawings and CAD models while supporting workshop operations, integration tasks and flight-test preparation.

A technical certification or an engineering-related qualification.
At least five years of hands-on experience in aerospace, UAVs, composites manufacturing, precision assembly or advanced manufacturing.
The ability to read engineering drawings and CAD-generated documentation is required.

Primarily on site in Portugal, given the hands-on nature of the role, with limited flexibility to work remotely.

Salaries depend on closing our funding round. No work will be asked of anyone until it closes.

Experience in aerospace, UAVs, defence, aviation or advanced technology is highly desirable.
Positions are hybrid, with a strong preference for candidates based in Portugal or willing to relocate.
A strong command of English is required; Portuguese is an advantage.
Proficiency in a modern engineering CAD tool, such as SolidWorks, CATIA, Siemens NX or Fusion 360, is highly desirable for every engineering position and preferred for the graduate role.
A willingness to support prototype development, manufacturing, systems integration, ground testing and flight testing as the programme requires.
The ability to work in a fast-paced start-up and contribute across disciplines while the aircraft is in early development.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the EU, preferably in Portugal, or be willing to relocate if selected.

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Lead the design of the quarter-scale Obsidian prototype, from configuration and aerodynamics to systems integration.

Lead the airframe's structures and the way it is made, from tooling and assembly to the prototype's fabrication.

Lead the integration of flight control, communications, sensors, power, payloads and ground control, and its testing.

Lead the ground and flight test campaigns, fly the test aircraft where applicable, and analyse the flight data.

Keep the programme's documentation, configuration, changes, schedules and procurement in order, and report on them.

Work across the whole programme, from CAD and design reviews to assembly, testing and flight-test preparation.

Support the programme's budgets, forecasts, business cases, market analysis, grant applications and reporting.