Project Engineer, Aerospace ​/ Aviation ​/ Avionics

Our Company

Whisper Aero is pioneering a more compelling and connected future by delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions. Whisper’s breakthrough technologies allow aircraft to fly anywhere at any time without disturbing communities, at greater speeds, and with improvements in efficiency and cost. Whisper was founded by industry veterans, Mark Moore and Ian Villa, and continues to innovate with its world-class team in Tennessee.

Whisper Aero is seeking a Project Engineer who will work with cross-functional engineering teams within Whisper to coordinate timing and execution of projects onsite in both Crossville and Nashville, Tennessee. In this role, you will develop and refine schedules using engineering judgement and facilitate communication. The successful candidate will have a strong background in executing multi-system aerospace projects and thrive in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment.

They will communicate clearly with stakeholders, including engineers and leadership.

• Build project schedules, highlight critical paths, and foresee future blockers utilizing engineering experience and systems thinking
• Coordinate with internal teams to clarify priorities and timelines across projects
• Lead standups for testing teams
• Build out requirements, milestones, and risk management strategies
• Inform project decisions balancing technical performance, risk, and schedule
• Interact with leadership to communicate status, priorities, issues, and resource needs
• Use agile management tools to plan sprints, track progress, and maintain documentation across teams

• US Citizenship status is required, as this position may access export-controlled data
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a test-related role within the aerospace industry
• Proven hands-on background with hardware development
• Proven track record defining, organizing, and tracking multi-system aerospace projects
• Proven systems-level thinking across aerospace technical disciplines
• Experience applying agile methodologies in a hardware or hybrid hardware/software program environment
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse technical teams
• Proficiency with agile project management tools such as Jira or Confluence
• Excellent communication, writing, organizational, and teamwork skills
• A willingness to work on tasks outside your primary job functions

• Background in R&D environments developing new aerospace technologies
• Background in aircraft design and testing
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to aircraft, engines, electric machines, and electronics
• Experience with aircraft engines or electric drive trains
• Experience with modern requirements management software
• Benefits and compensation details typical for eligible roles (e.g., 401(k), relocation assistance, professional development stipend)

Whisper Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We participate in E-Verify where required.