LTA Research & Exploration LLC
LTA is seeking a Principal Systems Safety Engineer to serve as a senior individual contributor and technical authority within the Systems Engineering function. This role involves architecting and validating complex system-of-systems, owning system-level safety and certification strategies, and acting as a subject-matter expert during regulatory interactions. The position requires leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring senior staff, and driving the integration and certification of lighter-than-air flight vehicles.
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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