Engineering Manager

At Neon Aero, we're developing the next generation of propellers, rotors, and flight systems by combining aerospace engineering with advanced manufacturing, automation, and AI-driven design tools. We're building faster, moving with urgency, and challenging the traditional aerospace development model.

We're looking for a Manager, Propeller Product Design to lead a small team of exceptional engineers responsible for designing and delivering propeller systems from early concept through certification and production. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced product development environments, enjoys solving difficult technical challenges, and wants to help shape the future of flight.

• Lead the design, development, and certification of advanced propeller systems.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of engineers.
• Drive products from concept, analysis, and testing through manufacturing release.
• Make critical technical decisions while balancing performance, schedule, cost, and certification requirements.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, testing, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Establish and maintain high standards for engineering rigor, execution, and product quality.
• Support certification activities and technical engagement with regulatory authorities.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience developing mechanical or aerospace products from concept through production.
• Experience leading engineers or technical teams in demanding development environments.
• Strong background in mechanical design, analysis, product development, and manufacturing introduction.
• Experience with CAD, GD&T, engineering drawings, structural substantiation, and engineering review processes.
• Understanding of aerospace certification practices and requirements.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, highly collaborative environment.

• Experience with propellers, rotors, eVTOL, rotorcraft, propulsion systems, or other rotating machinery.
• FAA certification and qualification experience.
• Experience transitioning aerospace hardware into production.
• Experience working within organizations known for technical excellence and rapid execution.

• Build flight-critical hardware that will define the next generation of aerospace systems.
• Lead a highly capable team with significant ownership and autonomy.
• Work at the intersection of aerospace, advanced manufacturing, automation, and AI-driven engineering.
• Join a company that values speed, technical excellence, and ambitious problem-solving.

If you're excited by complex engineering challenges and want to build hardware that flies, we'd love to hear from you.