Director of Integration

About De-IceAccording to John Owen, co-founder of JetBlue and investor at De-Ice, "the best way to save money for an airline is to run a reliable, on-time schedule, and current-state de-icing makes this impossible."De-Ice is an MIT spin-out that's developed an electric de-icing solution that will solve this problem. This eliminates the need for the aircraft to hold on the ground for 30-45 minutes or more while workers in bucket trucks spray heated toxic fluids on the aircraft.If you're passionate about aviation, engineering, and solving difficult problems join our team to take a big step towards making flying sustainable for everyone.ResponsibilitiesThe Director of Integration will be responsible for leading the system and aircraft integration of De-Ice's de-icing product into commercial airliner platforms. The role involves technical leadership of the company's systems, mechanical, aerospace, integration, and MRO teams and working closely with the electrical, supply chain, and certification teams and external partners, in order to ensure on-time, on-budget, and on-spec integration and installation of De-Ice's systems onto Airbus A320 family and subsequent aircraft platforms.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of bringing complex technical projects to fruition on-time and on-budget, as well as an aerospace background with an emphasis on integrating complex electrical systems onto aircraft. The candidate should be a generalist, comfortable with highly cross- functional teams, have good communication skills, and be comfortable taking full ownership of ambiguous projects and decisions.Responsibilities include:Technical leadership of De-Ice's internal and external aircraft integration and installation teams and decisionsLead the program and resource management of De-Ice's system and aircraft integrationengineering activitiesEstablish De-Ice system installation process definition for commercial airliner platformsOversee and manage MRO partners towards system installation on aircraftAssist leadership in holding the team and partners to schedule to ensure program deliverables, timelines and budgets are met Facilitate communications between the De-Ice technical teams, certification team, and MRO partners including review and direct contribution to technical communications and decisionsHelp develop and maintain relationships between engineering, certification, integration, andsupply chain stakeholdersWork with engineering and leadership to quickly resolve complex technical and operationalchallenges Support system-level and aircraft-level design and integration across hardware and installation definition efforts and related processes This role reports directly to the founders and top executives at the companyQualifications 10 years or more of professional experience in a complex technical field required Systems engineering leadership experience with aircraft installation and integration exposure required Experience in an open-ended start-up or NPI environment required Proven track record for driving initiatives cross-functionally within a company required Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineeringrequired Experience working with talented engineering teams and co-coordinating with interdisciplinary teams required Strong technical communications capability required Experience interfacing with external partners and coordinating work between internal andexternal teams requiredAbility to thrive in ambiguity and a rapid growth environment requiredExperience with integration of state-of-the-art avionics or complex aircraft modificationspreferredExperience leading MRO teams towards aircraft systems installation preferred Familiarity with FAA Part 25 certification and DO-160G qualification requirements preferredEnergetic, driven, creative, and able to respond to unforeseen challenges and conditionsOur CultureWe're a flat organization run by engineers and physicists where creative thinking is just as important as analytical prowess. We are looking for people who share our passion for solving hard problems and collaborative invention.De-Ice is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on ground of race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. De-Ice offers competitive compensation, including salary, stock options, and terested candidates should email with a resume enclosed.

Created: 2025-02-01