Lead Prototyping (all gender)

At Ascendance we are building tomorrow’s hybrid-electric aviation with ATEA, a unique Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft powered by STERNA, our in-house hybrid-electric propulsion system. We focus our efforts in designing an innovative, safe, silent, clean and affordable aircraft that will be able to blend into existing infrastructures and regulations to ease its deployment and maximise social acceptance.

If you are looking for a place where you will have a direct impact on very ambitious products, where you will work close to the hardware and where you can witness the result of your hard work quickly, board ATEA and come fly with us toward the future of aviation!

Your role : 🔎

You are an experienced licensed aircraft and powerplant lead technician that will guide the assembly, integration and testing of flight critical components, systems and subsystems of our aircraft ATEA. Within a highly motivated, multi-disciplinary team you will lead the manufacturing and assembly of our experimental aircraft. 

Your main responsibilities will be : 

• Oversee the build of prototype aircraft and sub-assemblies
• Provide failure analysis and design concerns back to engineering
• Work closely with engineering to develop and test a wide array of aircraft systems
• Assemble hardware for use on test stands or on aircraft while maintaining associated documentation. This will involve mechanical assembly of parts and sub-systems, etc. 
• Install flight hardware on aircraft and perform systems checkout and debugging, as to bring subsystems to an operational status, while strictly adhering to best practices and proper documentation 
• Perform structural, environmental, and functional tests on specific hardware to validate its design and manufacturing against established benchmarks
• Generate reports from collected test data to provide quantifiable feedback to the engineering teams that will allow them to optimize their designs 
• Guide and support the technician team ensuring all safety and quality procedures are being followed and applied in the prototyping area

The job has been made for you if you have : 🛠

• At least 7 years of experience leading the manufacturing and build of aircrafts
• Licensed Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic 
• Team oriented attitude with strong work ethic, strong oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent problem-solving techniques and analytical ability 
• Hands-on experience with engines, mechanical component assembly and integration of mechanical systems 
• Experience working on composite structures
• Experience with data acquisition techniques 
• Proficiency with machining, welding, and overall mechanical craftsmanship
• Experience with CAD

We are meant to work together if you : 💚

• Are sensitive to the climate change impacts
• Have ability to work autonomously with a drive for initiative related to the start-up environment and work in a small team
• Be solution and delivery-oriented 
• You are a real team player who wants to build a big success story with us
• You are passionate about new tech

What we offer : 

• An international and dynamic team
• A remote policy to allow you flexibility
• Health insurance 
• Restaurant tickets
• A dynamic workplace providing equal opportunities for disability, gender equity… Everyone is welcome at Ascendance!

Recruitment process :🕐 

• Application evaluations (CVs….)
• Talent Interview
• Technical Interview
• Meet others Ascenders 
• Reference check

Non-discrimination and diversity are our priorities. AFT is open to hire personalities with their own differences