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Today's open rotor propulsion systems are challenged by safety, noise, and performance limitations at all scales. Whisper's breakthrough technologies allow aircraftto fly anywhere at any time without disturbing communities, at greater speeds, and with incredible improvements in efficiency and cost. Their innovations also enable a new generation of air moving products that can blend into the soundscapes of daily life. Whisper was founded by industry veterans, Mark Mooreand Ian Villa, and continues to innovate a future that’sas considerate as it is compelling with its world-class team in Tennessee. \nAbout the Role\nWhisper Aero is seeking a Project Engineer who will work with cross-functional engineering teams within Whisper to coordinate timing and execution of projects in Tennessee. In this role, you will develop and refine schedules using engineering judgement and facilitate communication. \nThe successful candidate will be someone with a strong background in executing multi-system aerospace projects and thrives in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment. They will have a passion for excellence and be able to clearly communicate with stakeholders, including engineers and leadership.\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead on the CLA Light team by utilizing engineering experience and systems thinking to build project schedules, highlight critical paths, and enable rapid execution. \nCollaborate across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, ground testing, and flight testing to proactively identify dependencies, long-lead hardware, resource constraints, and risks to major program milestones. \nEngage with engineering leads to evaluate technical tradeoffs and practical paths forward when design changes, test results, or hardware availability impact program execution. \nLead engineering team standups and translate goals into actionable tasks with owners and deadlines. \nSupport the development and tracking of CLA Light system requirements, verification plans, design reviews, and program milestones. Maintain risk registers and drive mitigation plans for technical, program, and schedule risks. \nBrief leadership with clear, accurate information on aircraft development progress, critical-path activities, upcoming test milestones, and resource needs. \nUse Jira, Confluence, and other project management tools to organize engineering work, plan sprints, manage cross-team dependencies, and maintain visibility into requirements, design decisions, test activities, and program risks. \nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, or a related field\n3+ years of professional engineering experience in a test related role within the aerospace or defense industry \nProven hands-on background with hardware development \nProven track record defining, organizing, and tracking multi-system aerospace projects \nProven systems level thinking across aerospace technical disciplines \nExperience applying agile methodologies in a hardware or hybrid hardware/software program environment\nDemonstrated ability to work with diverse technical teams\nProficiency with agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent for planning, tracking, and communication \nExcellent communication, writing, organizational, and teamwork skills\nA willingness to work on tasks outside your primary job functions\nFamiliarity with AI tools (not just ChatGPT, Claude, or an AI notetaker). \nThis position requires access to information, technology, or materials subject to U.S. export control laws. To comply with these regulations, applicants must be authorized to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. laws and regulations.\n\nBonus Qualifications\nBackground in R&D environments developing new aerospace technologies\nBackground in aircraft design and testing \nWorking knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to aircraft, engines, electric machines, and electronics \nExperience with aircraft engines or electric drivetrains \nExperience with modern requirements management software\nFAA pilot certification\nBenefits: \nTop-tier Benefits: Employee-first focused comprehensive benefits package, minimum of 90% employer-paid plans for employees and dependents with optional HSA/FSA account offerings\nPTO & Federal Holidays: Starting at four weeks of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days\nCompetitive Salary: Value-based compensation, plus enjoy Tennessee’s no-income-tax life\nEnd of Year Bonuses: For eligible employees\nWe always have beverages and snacks available to energize you throughout the day, with paid team meals based on office demands.\n401(k) \nRelocation Assistance\nProfessional Development Stipend\nWhisper Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. 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