Senior Aeronautical Engineer

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LeVanta is building the world’s first float-fly-float unmanned drone that will significantly change defense and commercial maritime operations. We’re striving to protect the national interests of US and ally countries by breaking technological barriers that meet pressing operational needs. Our team of passionate professionals—including industry-leading engineers, former military operators, and other experts, are committed to creating a high value company leveraging truly disruptive UAV technology.

These cutting-edge drones provide a seamless sea-air interface, offering the ability to float indefinitely while minimizing energy consumption, and taking off to fly at high speeds on demand. Designed to address the challenges of aerial endurance and rough sea conditions, LeVanta Tech’s innovative solutions serve to redefine the future of drone operations. Located at the forefront of technological advancements, LeVanta Tech is dedicated to pushing boundaries in the field of drone technology.

The LeVanta senior engineer will help design, build, and test prototypes, requiring extensive hands-on time and experience. The senior engineer will be assigned tasks, projects, and programs by the CTO, and will be expected to work independently and effectively to accomplish work assignments on time and on budget.

The start-up environment is dynamic, lean, demanding, and fast-paced. The ideal candidate is someone who can immediately contribute, deliver on planned goals, and motivate and infect others with a passion for product development. This position is based at LeVanta’s facility in Diamondhead, MS.

• UAS / light aircraft configuration design, build, and testing experiences
• Aero/stability & control analysis and simulation in related fields
• Solidworks or similar CAD system proficient

• Aeronautical configuration design and performance analysis
• Flight dynamics and simulation, CFD analysis
• Drone system architecture, software programming, and flight testing
• Electrical and electronic system design, wiring, harness, and assembly
• Datalink, communication systems, Detect-and-Avoid system

Years of

Experience:

5-10 in Related Field

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hr/wk)

Reports To: CTO, Johnny Doo

Other Requirements: US Citizenship

Education Required: Minimum BS degree in mechanical, ocean, aeronautical, or electrical engineering.

Masters Degree preferred.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Maritime Transportation

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