Float · 1 month ago
Senior Propulsion & Energy Systems Engineer
Corona, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelFloat is an early-stage aerospace company developing advanced airship systems for large-scale cargo applications. The Senior Propulsion & Energy Systems Engineer will own the design and development of critical energy and propulsion-adjacent systems for Float’s airship platform, focusing on safety, reliability, manufacturability, and integration.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Design and develop energy and propulsion-related subsystems for a large-scale cargo airship
Define system architectures that balance performance, safety, reliability, and manufacturability
Lead trade studies and requirements definition for energy storage, distribution, and integration
Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) decisions to support repeatable production
Build and evaluate physical prototypes and proof-of-concept hardware
Develop and execute system-level test plans, validation procedures, and failure analyses
Collaborate closely with structures, aerodynamics, avionics, and manufacturing teams to ensure clean system integration
Qualification
Required
Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field, or equivalent real-world experience
Strong background in propulsion, energy systems, pressure systems, or complex mechanical systems
Proven experience taking systems from concept through prototype and test
Solid understanding of safety-critical design principles and system reliability
Experience with CAD, system-level modeling, and engineering trade studies
Comfortable working in fast-moving, early-stage environments with evolving requirements
Strong engineering judgment and bias toward hands-on problem solving
Preferred
Experience with hydrogen or alternative energy systems
Background in aerospace, automotive, or industrial energy systems
Familiarity with certification-aware or regulated design environments
Hands-on experience building and testing mechanical or energy-related hardware
Prior experience at an aerospace startup or skunkworks-style team
Company
Float
Float Reimagining Cargo Logistics Through Airborne Innovation At Float, we're building the next generation of aerial freight systems—fusing hydrogen-powered carbon fiber blimps with quadcopter agility to move cargo containers across vast distances with zero emissions.
Founded in 2025
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase