Head Of Research & Innovation

Aerovel Corporation

Bingen, WA, United States
Base: $190,234.00 - $230,304.00 py; bonus/equity: ...
100% onsite
Uas and autonomous systems expertise
Product lifecycle management (plm) systems
Technical program operational oversight
The Head Of Research & Innovation supports the CTO in managing all technical aspects of the Flexrotor Program and drives the program’s innovations and long-term roadmap

Job Summary

  • The Head Of Research & Innovation supports the CTO in managing all technical aspects of the Flexrotor Program and drives the program’s innovations and long-term roadmap.
  • This role ensures operational execution of R&D improvements aligning technologies with customer needs and company strategic goals while providing engineering leadership and mentorship.
  • Airbus offers relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, emphasizing equal employment opportunities and workforce diversity.

Matching Summary

The Head Of Research & Innovation supports the CTO in managing all technical aspects of the Flexrotor Program and drives the program’s innovations and long-term roadmap.

Salary

Base: $190,234.00 - $230,304.00 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • UAS and autonomous systems expertise
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
  • Technical program operational oversight
  • Engineering design and quality assurance
  • Innovation roadmap development
  • Mentorship and engineering leadership
  • Compliance with aerospace standards

Nice-to-have

  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools
  • Patent and intellectual property support
  • Cross-cultural communication skills
  • Technology scouting and prototyping
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Data analysis and engineering documentation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 8 years aerospace/aviation technology experience
  • Minimum 6 years UAS or autonomous flight experience
  • US Person under ITAR definition
  • Ability to travel 25% domestically and internationally

Work Rights

Must be US Person under ITAR definition

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