Whisper Aero · 21 hours ago
Project Engineer
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWhisper Aero is pioneering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions. The Project Engineer will work with cross-functional engineering teams to coordinate project timing and execution, developing schedules and facilitating communication to ensure project success.
AerospaceGreenTechManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build project schedules, highlight critical paths, and foresee future blockers utilizing engineering experience and systems thinking
Coordinate with internal teams to clarify priorities and timelines across projects
Lead standups for testing teams
Build out requirements, milestones, and risk management strategies
Inform project decisions balancing technical performance, risk, and schedule
Interact with leadership to communicate status, priorities, issues, and resource needs
Use agile management tools to plan sprints, track progress, and maintain documentation across teams
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship status is required, as this position may access export-controlled data
Requires a Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, or a related field
Requires a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a test related role within the aerospace industry
Proven hands-on background with hardware development
Proven track record defining, organizing, and tracking multi-system aerospace projects
Proven systems level thinking across aerospace technical disciplines
Experience applying agile methodologies in a hardware or hybrid hardware/software program environment
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse technical teams
Proficiency with agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent for planning, tracking, and communication
Excellent communication, writing, organizational, and teamwork skills
A willingness to work on tasks outside your primary job functions
Preferred
Background in R&D environments developing new aerospace technologies
Background in aircraft design and testing
Working knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to aircraft, engines, electric machines, and electronics
Experience with aircraft engines or electric drivetrains
Experience with modern requirements management software
FAA pilot certification
Benefits
Top-tier Benefits: Employee-first focused comprehensive benefits package, minimum of 90% employer-paid plans for employees and dependents with optional HSA/FSA account offerings
PTO & Federal Holidays: Starting at four weeks of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days
Competitive Salary: Value-based compensation, plus enjoy Tennessee's no-income-tax life
End of Year Bonuses: For eligible employees
We always have beverages and snacks available to energize you throughout the day, with paid team meals based on office demands.
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Professional Development Stipend
Company
Whisper Aero
Whisper Aero manufactures ultra-quiet electric propulsion systems for drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$41MKey Investors
Tennessee Department of Economic & Community DevelopmentCapricorn Investment Group,Connor Capital SB,EVE Atlas,Menlo Ventures
2025-04-26Grant· $0.5M
2023-04-18Series A· $33M
2021-08-17Series Unknown· $7.5M
Leadership Team
Mark Moore
Chief Executive Officer
Ian Villa
COO & Chief Product Officer
Recent News
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