Float
Float is an early-stage aerospace company developing advanced
airship systems
for large-scale cargo applications. We are focused on solving hard aerospace problems and translating ambitious concepts into real, tested hardware. Our team is small, execution-driven, and building a new airship platform from first principles.
The Role As
Senior Prototype & Test Engineer , you will be responsible for building, testing, and iterating on early hardware for Float’s airship platform. This is a
deeply hands‑on role
for an engineer who enjoys turning designs into physical reality, pushing hardware to its limits, and feeding real‑world data back into design decisions.
You will work closely with mechanical, structures, propulsion, and avionics engineers to ensure prototypes are built correctly, tested rigorously, and improved quickly.
Responsibilities
Build and assemble
prototypes and proof‑of‑concept hardware , including scale models and early flight‑relevant components
Design and fabricate
test fixtures, rigs, and instrumentation
to support subsystem and system‑level testing
Execute
hands‑on testing
to validate structural, mechanical, and system performance
Collect, analyze, and document
test data
to inform design iteration
Identify failure modes and work with design engineers to implement improvements
Support
integration, assembly, and troubleshooting
during prototype build phases
Assist in developing
test plans, validation procedures, and safety protocols
Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient prototype and test environment
Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field, or
equivalent hands‑on experience
Strong background in
prototyping, fabrication, and experimental testing
Proven experience building and testing
complex physical systems
Comfortable working with tools, fixtures, and instrumentation in a shop or lab environment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate them into physical hardware
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working in fast‑moving, early‑stage environments
Nice to Have
Experience with
aerospace, UAVs, robotics, or experimental hardware programs
Familiarity with
structural testing, instrumentation, and data acquisition
Experience building
scale models or test articles
Prior experience at a startup or skunkworks‑style engineering team
Why Join Us This is a rare opportunity to shape the core engineering DNA of a company redefining how cargo moves across the planet. You’ll take on meaningful responsibility early, build groundbreaking vehicles, and grow alongside a world‑class team pioneering the future of sustainable air mobility.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Airlines and Aviation
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airship systems
for large-scale cargo applications. We are focused on solving hard aerospace problems and translating ambitious concepts into real, tested hardware. Our team is small, execution-driven, and building a new airship platform from first principles.
The Role As
Senior Prototype & Test Engineer , you will be responsible for building, testing, and iterating on early hardware for Float’s airship platform. This is a
deeply hands‑on role
for an engineer who enjoys turning designs into physical reality, pushing hardware to its limits, and feeding real‑world data back into design decisions.
You will work closely with mechanical, structures, propulsion, and avionics engineers to ensure prototypes are built correctly, tested rigorously, and improved quickly.
Responsibilities
Build and assemble
prototypes and proof‑of‑concept hardware , including scale models and early flight‑relevant components
Design and fabricate
test fixtures, rigs, and instrumentation
to support subsystem and system‑level testing
Execute
hands‑on testing
to validate structural, mechanical, and system performance
Collect, analyze, and document
test data
to inform design iteration
Identify failure modes and work with design engineers to implement improvements
Support
integration, assembly, and troubleshooting
during prototype build phases
Assist in developing
test plans, validation procedures, and safety protocols
Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient prototype and test environment
Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field, or
equivalent hands‑on experience
Strong background in
prototyping, fabrication, and experimental testing
Proven experience building and testing
complex physical systems
Comfortable working with tools, fixtures, and instrumentation in a shop or lab environment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate them into physical hardware
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working in fast‑moving, early‑stage environments
Nice to Have
Experience with
aerospace, UAVs, robotics, or experimental hardware programs
Familiarity with
structural testing, instrumentation, and data acquisition
Experience building
scale models or test articles
Prior experience at a startup or skunkworks‑style engineering team
Why Join Us This is a rare opportunity to shape the core engineering DNA of a company redefining how cargo moves across the planet. You’ll take on meaningful responsibility early, build groundbreaking vehicles, and grow alongside a world‑class team pioneering the future of sustainable air mobility.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Airlines and Aviation
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