LTA Research & Exploration LLC
The Flight Test Engineer will develop test plans and direct flight test efforts for a large rigid airship, fostering safe and effective flight testing. The role involves collaborating with ground and flight operations, engineering, and other teams to draft airship limitations, lead tests, and document results. This position also contributes to the development and review of the Airship Flight Manual and other operational documents.
Headquarters
Mountain View, California, United States
Company Size
201-500 employees
LTA Research & Exploration LLC is focused on developing next-generation, zero-emission airships for passenger and cargo transport. Rooted in Akron’s airship heritage, the company collaborates across Akron, Mountain View, California, and Gardnerville, Nevada to advance Pathfinder‑1 and related airship technologies that speed disaster relief and reach locations inaccessible to boats or traditional aircraft.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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