VP - Engineering

1. Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities

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Define and execute the engineering strategy aligned with company vision, program objectives, and market needs.

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Lead and mentor large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams across structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, systems, software, and manufacturing engineering.

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Establish engineering governance, processes, and best practices across programs.

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Drive a culture of safety, quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

2. Aircraft Design & Development

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Oversee conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of aircraft and major systems.

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Ensure integration of structures, systems, avionics, propulsion, and software into a certified aircraft configuration.

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Review and approve key technical decisions, trade studies, and design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).

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Ensure effective use of digital engineering tools (MBSE, PLM, CAD/CAE, digital twins).

3. Certification & Regulatory Compliance

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Ensure compliance with FAA, EASA, DGCA, MIL standards, and other applicable airworthiness regulations.

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Lead certification planning, conformity, ground and flight test activities.

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Serve as the senior engineering interface with regulatory authorities.

4. Program & Execution Oversight

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Partner with Program Management to ensure engineering deliverables meet cost, schedule, and performance targets.

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Identify and mitigate technical risks across development and production programs.

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Support production ramp-up, entry-into-service, and in-service engineering support.

5. Innovation & Technology

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Drive adoption of advanced materials, automation, AI/ML, electrification, sustainable aviation technologies, and next-generation architectures.

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Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and supplier innovations.

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Support intellectual property creation and protection.

6. Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

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Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Flight Test, and Customer Support teams.

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Engage with customers, partners, and suppliers on technical matters.

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Represent the company at industry forums and technical reviews.

Requirements

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

• Master’s degree or PhD preferred.

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Experience

• 18–25+ years of progressive engineering experience in the aerospace industry.

• 10+ years in senior engineering leadership roles within an Aircraft OEM or Tier-1 aerospace supplier.

• Proven experience leading clean-sheet aircraft or major derivative programs through certification.

• Strong background in aircraft systems integration and airworthiness certification.

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Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of aircraft design, development, and certification processes.

• Expertise in structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, systems engineering, and safety assessments.

• Familiarity with DO-178, DO-254, ARP4754, ARP4761, and configuration management practices.

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Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong executive leadership and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to balance innovation with regulatory and safety requirements.

• Strategic thinker with hands-on technical credibility.