Natilus
- Robot type
- Drone · Autonomous Vehicle
- Location
- San DiegoCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Business Operations
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Salary
- $110,000–$165,000 a year
Project Engineer
Job description
Natilus is seeking a Project Engineer to join our engineering team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering activities across multiple technical disciplines as we advance the development of our blended-wing-body aircraft. You will work closely with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams to coordinate technical deliverables, manage project schedules, track engineering milestones, and identify risks that may impact development objectives. The ideal candidate combines a strong technical engineering background with excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Job responsibilities
- Coordinate engineering projects across aircraft development including: structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, mechanical systems and integration.
- Manage technical deliverables and timelines with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and external partners.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, engineering requirements, and documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering leadership to establish priorities, allocate resources, and track progress toward program objectives.
- Identify project dependencies, technical challenges, and schedule risks, proactively driving solutions.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, design reviews, technical meetings, and project updates.
- Support engineering change management, configuration control, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate and support aircraft integration, ground testing, and flight-test preparation activities.
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