Supernal

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

Materials&ProcessesEngineer

$108–132k Irvine, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Materials & Processes Engineer at Supernal. Skills: Materials, Processes, Structural bonding. Apply technical knowledge. Support components across eVTOL vehicle”

Industry & Context.

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 10% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in STEM, Minimum three (3) 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 metallics, Technical knowledge in adhesives, Technical knowledge in composites, Technical knowledge in structural bonding, Familiarity with 3D CAD software, Familiarity with statistical software, Proficiency in writing R&D work instructions, Documentation of R&D work, Proficiency MS Office Suite tools

Nice to Have

Hands on experience with composite layup, Hands on experience with bonding

What You'll Do.

Apply technical knowledge

Support components across eVTOL vehicle

Build conventional materials solutions

Build novel materials solutions

Implement conventional process solutions

Implement novel process solutions

Ensure delivered hardware meets requirements

Support certification of AAM vehicles

Support production of AAM vehicles

Collaborate with Engineering verticals

Collaborate with Supply Chain teams

Support creation of material specifications

Support creation of process specifications

Ensure manufacturing quality

Evaluate materials across vehicle

Satisfy design requirements

Materials characterization

Author other summaries

Communicate information to engineering team

Participate in design reviews

Provide M&P input on strategy

Support supplier selection

Support supplier development

Support supplier qualifications

Support ongoing supplier evaluations

Support manufacture of hardware

Participate in industry working groups

Participate in standards bodies

Participate in technical conferences

Maintain awareness of technology developments

Maintain awareness of regulatory trends

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engineering verticals; Supply Chain teams; Broader engineering team

Communication Scope

Communication

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us? 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. What we do: The Materials & Process Engineer applies their technical knowledge and expertise in metallics, composites and structural bonding to support components across our eVTOL 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. What you can do: Support 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

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