Integration Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own the integration of propulsion, battery, avionics, and structural systems into the aircraft platform
• Define and document build sequences, mechanical interfaces, fastener strategies, cable routing, and fluid line installations
• Support and optimize aircraft-level assembly processes from prototype to full-rate production
• Provide real-time design-for-assembly feedback to design engineering teams
• Act as the technical liaison on the build floor to troubleshoot integration issues and lead root cause investigations
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions, assembly drawings, and configuration documentation
• Support integration testing and data collection during system bring-up and aircraft checkout

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, fasteners, electrical connectors, harnessing, and fluid systems
• Proficiency in CAD (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings with GD&T

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft or vehicle final assembly
• Exposure to configuration control, hardware traceability, and change management
• Experience with electric propulsion, high-voltage systems, or thermal integration
• Comfort working hands-on with tools and hardware in a production environment

About the Company

Heart Aerospace develops the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane designed for zero-emission flight.