About this role
Enigma Aerospace is seeking a highly experienced Principal Aerospace Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of our large, next-generation autonomous aircraft system. This is a unique opportunity to join the founding team of a venture-backed aerospace company at the ground level. We're looking for a hands-on technical leader with a passion for aviation and a track record of delivering complex aerospace technologies. In this role, you will have primary responsibility for the aircraft design, systems architecture, significantly contribute to the development and integration efforts, establish and manage vendor relationships, and help grow a high-performing technical team. Success in this role requires deep experience in system architecture, cross-functional design and development, systems integration, test, and operational readiness of large autonomous aircraft platforms.