Controls Manager - Hybrid Aircraft Development

Job Title: Controls Manager

Location: Long Beach, CA (Onsite)

Industry: Hybrid-Electric Aviation

About the Role

Our client is an industry leader pioneering the future of sustainable aviation by developing certified hybrid-electric propulsion technology to make air travel cleaner, quieter, and significantly more efficient. By combining proven aerospace engineering with groundbreaking electric technology, they are actively building and flying real-world aircraft that redefine commercial aviation.

We are seeking a Controls Manager based onsite at their Long Beach facility. In this role, you will lead the development, integration, and certification of flight-critical avionics and control systems. The position bridges the gap between hardware and software engineering, playing a central role in delivering safety-critical architectures for production aircraft.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and integration of aircraft control systems and avionics hardware/software on-site at the Long Beach engineering facility.

• Oversee airborne software development life cycle compliance in accordance with DO-178B (or DO-178C) guidelines.

• Collaborate closely with mechanical, systems, and powertrain teams to align control strategies with physical vehicle requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 8-10+ years of overall engineering experience, including 5+ years directly in an avionics or flight controls role.

• Deep practical knowledge of DO-178B/C software standards and FAA/EASA certification processes.

• Proven understanding of both software and hardware domains within flight-critical embedded systems.

• Hands-on familiarity with embedded control systems, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and microcontrollers.

• Experience with complex aircraft systems, electric propulsion, or hybrid powertrain architectures is strongly preferred.

• Must be located in or willing to relocate to the Long Beach area for full-time onsite work.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base Salary: experience and senior technical scope dependant +10% bonus

• Equity stock options package

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) program and paid time off (PTO)

This is a unique chance to get to work with one of the leaders in hybrid aviation.

If you want the chance to made a difference in the future of aviation then apply!