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SCEYE INC

Lead Payload Systems Engineer

Moriarty, NM · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

Our HAPS be deployed in a matter of days and at a fraction of the cost of traditional ... operators, climate researchers, civil and defense agencies. At Sceye, we aim high, and we want you ...

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SCEYE INC

Lead Payload Systems Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

Our HAPS be deployed in a matter of days and at a fraction of the cost of traditional ... operators, climate researchers, civil and defense agencies. At Sceye, we aim high, and we want you ...

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What is the difference between Day Uav Payload Operator vs Drone Pilot?

AspectDay Uav Payload OperatorDrone Pilot
CertificationsFAA Part 107 or equivalent, payload-specific trainingFAA Part 107 or equivalent, flight operation certification
Work EnvironmentControlled environments, focusing on payload deployment and data collectionVarious environments, including outdoor and remote areas, focusing on flying the drone
Employer & IndustrySurveying, agriculture, inspection companiesMedia, real estate, construction, inspection services

The main difference is that a Day Uav Payload Operator specializes in managing and deploying payloads like cameras or sensors, while a Drone Pilot primarily focuses on flying and navigating the drone. Both roles require FAA Part 107 certification, but their daily tasks and focus areas differ significantly.

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Vice President of Product Research and Development

Soaring

Orange, CA • On-site

$220K - $240K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Soaring Aerospace Inc. (SAI) designs and manufactures autonomous UAV systems for commercial applications and mission-critical defense logistics. SAI works with government agencies, defense organizations, and strategic customers to develop and deploy advanced aircraft for demanding, high-reliability environments.

The Vice President of Product Research and Development will lead efforts to improve SAI’s existing UAV systems while developing future aircraft, payload capabilities, and enabling technologies. This role will work closely with leadership and engineering teams to move promising concepts from research through testing and into product development.

This position requires hands-on technical leadership and is fully in-person in Orange, California.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Lead aircraft architecture, conceptual design, prototyping, and technology demonstrations for current and future UAV systems
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams across aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, payload integration, flight controls, autonomy, embedded systems, and robotics
  • Conduct system-level trade studies to optimize performance, payload capacity, reliability, manufacturability, and lifecycle cost
  • Guide system integration, validation, flight testing, and the transition of research into engineering development and production-ready designs
  • Advance materials, manufacturing methods, and design-to-cost strategies that improve performance, scalability, affordability, and total cost of ownership
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, research partnerships, and external innovations that strengthen existing products and accelerate future aircraft development
  • Align research priorities with product roadmaps, program requirements, customer needs, and long-term business objectives
  • Build and lead the research function, establishing priorities, budgets, development plans, and performance metrics
  • Present technical findings, recommendations, risks, and program progress to leadership, customers, partners, and government stakeholders


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline; Master's degree and/or Ph.D. strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience designing rotorcraft, UAVs, eVTOL aircraft, or comparable aerospace platforms that successfully progressed from concept through flight testing and commercial deployment
  • Demonstrated experience in material cost engineering, including material selection, design-to-cost analysis, manufacturing trade studies, and cost optimization for aerospace or complex hardware systems
  • Proven ability to partner closely with engineering, finance, and executive leadership to drive execution, efficiency, and cost discipline
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supplier management, and cost control in complex hardware programs
  • Experience establishing KPIs, operating rhythms, and performance metrics across operations
  • Experience leading engineering or research teams in a startup environment strongly preferred
  • Within commutable distance to Orange, CA is preferred

 

Compensation

  • $220,000–$240,000
  • Significant company stock/equity participation
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(K) 

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