Mockup & Prototype Manager
What is JetZero?
Today’s aircraft contribute around 2.5% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars. This is only going to increase: Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall.
JetZero is developing a blended wing aircraft. It uses 50% less fuel and can accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion. JetZero is the inevitable solution to sustainable air travel.
The JetZero team
We are experienced aerospace professionals and engineers, excited about the future. That future will only be possible if we share our vision and what it means to people’s lives: carbon-free flight that's better for both passengers and carriers.
This is why we’re hiring an Mockup & Prototype Manager. You will be responsible for the production, planning, fabrication and delivery of our prototyping initiatives.
JetZero is a place for people who are ambitious, talented, and humble. This role is based in Long Beach, CA reporting to the Head of Product Design & Experience.
What You'll Do
- Bring JetZero's projects to life, leading the full scale production of mockup and prototypes
- Manage multiple, iterative mockup projects from start to finish, promoting a hands-on learning culture
- Lead our team of fabricators, operators and technical specialists in the production phases
- Budget and plan projects with internal stakeholders with a customer focused mindset
- Grow and maintain our Product Lab fabrication shop, equipment and best practices
- Grow and maintain our network of production and material vendors
- Develop pre-production proof of concepts for cabin interiors and various aircraft systems
- Develop pre-production tooling and material and process proposals supporting our design and engineering teams
- Assist in operating and maintaining shop equipment (CNC experience preferred)
- Support mockup logistics and Product Marketing initiatives
Helpful Traits
You have a Startup Mindset – We are a small team with big ambitions. This means every single one of us has numerous responsibilities. There’s a lot of work to do starting on Day 1, so you’ll want to be someone that enjoys rolling up your sleeves.
You're comfortable with ambiguity – You embrace the challenge of building from scratch and navigating uncharted territory. You have a flexible mindset, enabling you to adapt and find innovative solutions.
You're a strong collaborator – You understand the value of teamwork and collaboration in achieving shared objectives. You appreciate diverse perspectives and contribute constructively to team dynamics.
You're eager to learn – You have a strong learning mindset, always seeking opportunities to acquire new knowledge. You ask insightful questions, actively engage in discussions, and demonstrate a genuine desire to understand.
What You'll Bring
15+ years in aerospace product development and prototyping in commercial aviation with excellent hands-on fabrication knowledge, management skills and proven track record of delivering full-scale aircraft mockups.
- Ability to understand and analyze design proposals and apply that knowledge to solve mockup and prototype solutions
- Management, budget and operations experience
- Practical experience with commercial aviation, cabin, interiors industrialization and manufacturing
- Practical experience with Customer facing engagements and Class A mockup solutions
- Experience with computer aided design tools with CNC, 3D printing, operating and programming capability
- Works effectively with a multi-disciplinary team through the company.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Can work in a fast-moving, agile environment and can prioritize and resolve issues in support of the program.
The Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Unlimited PTO
- 10 paid holidays
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, Life health insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Equity tax advisory services
- Supportive work culture
JetZero does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Salary Range: $135,000-$155,000
At JetZero, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment & do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws, ordinance, or regulation.