Sr. Engineer, Rotor Blade Design

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 Sr. Rotor Blade Designer conducts 3D conceptual layouts of rotor blades including rough sizing, creation of surfaces with compound contours, section property development, laminate design, and design considerations pertinent to mass production. This position works closely with Dynamicists and Stress and Fatigue Analysts as well as other team members within the engineering department. 

What you can do:

• Interact with Aerodynamicists, Acousticians, Dynamicists and Stress and Fatigue Analysts 

• Create technical specifications, design components and assemblies in 3DExperience, create 2D drawings with appropriate GD&T and release those drawings in the Supernal PLM system 

• Responsible for the components/assemblies designed from conceptual design through buildup and test of the prototype and production air vehicles. 

• Support the Dynamic Systems Team in the integration of the rotor system into the air vehicle in the following areas:  

• • Rotor blade to hub integration 

• • Rotor blade instrumentation integration 

• Technical oversite of the suppliers of any components which assemble into the rotor blade 

• Collaborate with the Assembly and Integration Team to provide prototype parts to support system level testing and engineering builds 

• Partner with the Test and Flight Operations Team to plan, support, and conduct tests as required 

• Maintain and update Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) reports for the rotor system and components 

• Create Purchase Requisitions and other engineering administrative tasks as required to support prototype build and testing 

• Other duties as assigned 

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required; Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering degree preferred 

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience working on helicopter and/or tiltrotor rotor systems (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered) 

• Eight (8) years’ experience working on rotor systems preferred 

• Experience with developing rotor system test plans 

• Experience with data collection and analysis 

• Prior background with rotor system tests 

• Prior background knowledge of electric and hybrid powertrain systems 

• Knowledge of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software such as 3D Experience 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Proficient in using a 3D Computer Aided Design System (Catia V6, Solidworks, Solid Edge, Auto CAD or equivalent) 

• Conceptual design including 3D layouts 

• Vehicle and related sub-component product development processes