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As Allocortech scales toward AS9100 certification and higher production volumes, quality can no longer be an implicit, shared responsibility. Defects caught late in production create cascading rework cycles, inflate WIP, and erode margins. This role establishes a dedicated quality gate within the production workflow, ensuring that standards are enforced in-process rather than after the fact.
The Senior In-Process Quality Specialist owns the quality gate for all production hardware. You will define and enforce metrology and inspection standards for low- and high-power avionics electronics, lead root cause investigations when anomalies arise, and drive corrective actions to closure. Your work directly reduces WIP, eliminates rework, and builds the quality system infrastructure required for AS9100 certification.
- Serve as the primary in-process quality gate for all production hardware, performing inspections at defined hold points and authorizing release to downstream operations.
- Define and document metrology and inspection methods for high-power electronic assemblies, including IPC-A-610 workmanship standards and high-voltage safety verification.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective/Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations for production anomalies, using 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies as appropriate.
- Author and maintain process inspection instructions, acceptance criteria, and quality records to AS9100 Clause 8.6 standards.
- Track and report quality metrics (first-pass yield, defect density, CAPA cycle time) to engineering and operations leadership.
- Partner with manufacturing engineering to embed quality controls into process design, reducing reliance on end-of-line inspection.
- Support incoming material inspection and supplier quality corrective actions as needed.
- Participate in internal audits and management reviews as the quality function representative.
- 5+ years of experience in quality engineering or in-process inspection within an electronics or aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, or equivalent workmanship standards for electronic assemblies.
- Experience leading RCA/CAPA investigations and driving corrective actions to measurable closure.
- Working knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management system requirements.
- Proficiency with measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, thermal imaging) and statistical process control (SPC) techniques.
- ASQ CQE, CQI, or CQT certification.
- Experience with high-power or high-voltage electronics manufacturing.
- Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems for non-conformance tracking.
- Prior experience supporting AS9100 certification audits.
Fragmented, reactive sourcing is consuming 10–15 hours per week of engineering leadership time in firefighting by chasing parts, managing stockouts, and working around single-source dependencies. As production volumes increase, this ad hoc approach becomes a scaling bottleneck. This role professionalizes the supply chain function to free engineering bandwidth and ensure material availability.
The Senior Procurement Specialist owns end-to-end supply chain execution for all production programs. You will build and maintain supplier relationships, establish MRP-driven reorder logic, execute cycle counts to drive inventory accuracy, and eliminate the single-source risks that threaten production continuity. Your success is measured by on-time material availability, inventory accuracy, and the engineering hours you reclaim.
- Own the total supply chain for all active production programs, from component sourcing through delivery to the production floor.
- Establish and maintain MRP/ERP reorder points, min/max levels, and safety stock parameters in the system of record.
- Achieve and sustain inventory record accuracy of 95% or greater through a structured cycle count cadence.
- Identify and mitigate single-source dependencies by qualifying alternate suppliers for critical components.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with key suppliers; manage purchase orders and expedite as required.
- Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness) and drive corrective action when standards are not met.
- Coordinate with engineering on new-product-introduction (NPI) sourcing, long-lead procurement, and BOM cost reduction initiatives.
- Produce weekly procurement status reports for operations and engineering leadership, including lead time risk assessments.
- 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management within electronics, aerospace, or defense manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience operating MRP/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Epicor) for reorder management and inventory control.
- Track record of achieving and maintaining high inventory accuracy (95%+) through cycle count programs.
- Experience qualifying alternate suppliers and managing multi-source strategies for critical components.
- Strong negotiation skills with a history of achieving cost savings and lead time improvements.
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
- Experience sourcing components under ITAR or EAR export control regulations.
- Familiarity with AS9100 Clause 8.4 (externally provided processes, products, and services).
- Exposure to AI-assisted demand forecasting or procurement optimization tools.
Allocortech lacks the formal HR infrastructure—leveling frameworks, pay bands, training records, and compliance documentation—required both for AS9100 Clause 7.2 (Competence) and for scaling beyond founder-driven people decisions. Every hiring, leveling, and policy question currently routes to the founders, creating a bottleneck that slows growth and introduces compliance risk.
The Director of People Ops builds and operationalizes the people infrastructure that allows Allocortech to scale. Working part-time on a 1099 basis, you will implement the Team Operating System (TOS), manage structured interview loops for the current hiring tranche, ensure auditable training records for all flight-hardware personnel, and establish the pay bands and leveling framework that bring internal equity and external competitiveness to our compensation structure.
- Implement and iterate the Allocortech Team Operating System (TOS) v1.0, including competency definitions, leveling criteria, and performance calibration processes.
- Design and manage structured interview loops for all roles in the current hiring tranche, including scorecard creation, interviewer calibration, and debrief facilitation.
- Establish pay bands and leveling for all current and planned roles, benchmarked against relevant aerospace/defense and hardware engineering markets.
- Create and maintain auditable training records for all personnel who touch flight hardware, satisfying AS9100 Clause 7.2 requirements.
- Draft and implement core people policies (offer letters, onboarding checklists, PIP frameworks, separation procedures) suitable for a 20–50 person hardware company.
- Advise founders on organizational design, team structure, and role scoping to minimize coordination overhead as the company scales.
- Ensure compliance with federal and Virginia state employment law, including I-9, EEO, and OSHA posting requirements.
- 10+ years of progressive HR/People Operations experience, including at least 3 years at the Director level or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience building HR infrastructure from scratch in a startup or high-growth environment (sub-100 employees).
- Deep knowledge of competency frameworks, leveling systems, and structured interviewing methodologies.
- Working familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar QMS requirements related to personnel competence and training records.
- Strong written communication skills; ability to author policies, frameworks, and organizational narratives that align teams without overhead.
- SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated hardware manufacturing environments.
- Prior experience implementing or iterating a company-wide operating system (EOS, OKRs, or similar).
- Comfort operating as a fractional executive embedded in a technical founder-led culture.
Engineering Services is capacity-constrained, resulting in unbilled customer contracts and missed delivery timelines. Current senior engineers are oversubscribed across internal R&D and customer programs. This role adds dedicated senior-level mechanical engineering capacity to ensure customer deliverables—particularly for the Aerovel and Wing programs—are met on schedule and to spec.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer leads mechanical design and analysis for major subsystems across customer and internal programs. You will own the full mechanical design lifecycle—from concept through release—using SolidWorks/PDM, perform thermal and structural simulations (FEA/CFD) to validate designs, and manage the technical data packages required for AS9100- compliant hardware releases.
- Lead mechanical design for major subsystems (enclosures, thermal management, structural mounts) using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
- Conduct FEA and CFD analysis to validate heat rejection, vibration response, and structural integrity for high-power avionics enclosures.
- Own and manage technical data packages (TDPs) for customer and internal programs, ensuring AS9100-compliant documentation and revision control.
- Collaborate with electrical engineering on packaging, connector placement, and thermal interface design for power electronics assemblies.
- Support prototype fabrication and first-article inspection, including GD&T callout definition and vendor communication.
- Drive design reviews (PDR, CDR) for mechanical subsystems, presenting analysis results and trade studies to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Mentor junior mechanical engineers and co-ops on design standards, simulation workflows, and documentation practices.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering, with a focus on electronic enclosures, thermal management, or electromechanical systems.
- Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks (parts, assemblies, drawings) and SolidWorks PDM or equivalent PLM system.
- Demonstrated experience with FEA (ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, or equivalent) for structural and thermal analysis.
- Strong command of GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and mechanical drawing standards.
- Experience managing technical data packages in a configuration-controlled environment.
- BSME or equivalent; MSME preferred.
- Experience designing for aerospace or defense applications with DO-160 or MIL-STD environmental qualification.
- CFD analysis experience (ANSYS Fluent, FloTHERM, or equivalent) for forced-air and liquid cooling systems.
- Familiarity with AS9100 design control and document release processes.
- Experience with DFM/DFA for sheet metal, CNC machining, and injection molding.
Porting motor controller logic from reference designs to custom inverter hardware is the primary bottleneck for the “Motor Brigade” product line. This work sits at the intersection of firmware, silicon errata, and analog hardware behavior—a combination that requires deep specialization. Without a dedicated owner, this integration work fragments across multiple engineers and stalls critical program milestones.
The Senior Electrical Engineer (Motor Controller Porting Specialist) bridges the gap between firmware logic and electrical execution for Allocortech’s motor controller programs. You will lead the integration of PAC55xx series controllers with custom inverter hardware, define motor calibration and maintenance procedures, and debug the complex interactions between silicon behavior and software in real-time embedded systems.
- Lead the integration of motor controllers with custom inverter hardware, including register- level configuration, timing validation, and power stage bring-up.
- Debug complex interactions between silicon errata, firmware behavior, and analog hardware performance in real-time motor control systems.
- Define and document motor calibration, configuration, and field-maintenance procedures for production units.
- Develop and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test plans to validate motor controller performance across operating envelopes.
- Collaborate with PCB designers on layout requirements for mixed-signal motor controller circuits, including gate driver routing and current sense placement.
- Author technical documentation (schematics, integration guides, errata workarounds) to enable downstream manufacturing and field support.
- Support production troubleshooting for motor controller-related field returns and anomalies.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded motor control systems, power electronics, or mixed- signal hardware design.
- Hands-on experience with motor controllers at the register and peripheral level.
- Demonstrated ability to debug real-time interactions between firmware and analog hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD tools.
- Working knowledge of FOC (Field-Oriented Control), sensorless commutation algorithms, and motor characterization techniques.
- Strong PCB schematic review skills for power stage circuits (half-bridge, full-bridge, gate drivers, current sensing).
- BSEE or equivalent; MSEE preferred.
- Direct experience with Qorvo (Active-Semi) PAC55xx family and associated IDE/toolchain.
- Experience porting motor control firmware across silicon platforms, including errata mitigation.
- Familiarity with safety-critical firmware practices (MISRA-C, static analysis, deterministic scheduling).
- Background in three-phase inverter design for BLDC or PMSM motors.
Lead designers are spending 20+ hours per week on spillover tasks—schematic reviews, simulation reruns, PCB layout support—instead of critical-path architecture work. This displacement delays the 800V inverter program and creates a single-point-of-failure risk in the engineering org. This role takes ownership of next-generation high-voltage hardware design, freeing lead engineers to focus on system-level architecture and program execution.
The Senior Electrical Engineer owns the design and validation of high-voltage power electronics for Allocortech’s 800V inverter program. You will architect circuit topologies, perform WCCA and SPICE simulations for safety-critical circuits, design mixed-signal systems with optimized power and thermal budgets, and drive hardware-software integration for motor controller platforms.
- Architect and design high-voltage power electronics circuits for the 800V inverter program, including topology selection, component derating, and protection schemes.
- Perform Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) and SPICE simulations for safety-critical circuits, documenting analysis results for design review.
- Design complex mixed-signal systems with attention to power/thermal budgets, noise isolation, and signal integrity.
- Manage impedance-controlled PCB layouts and high-speed signal integrity (SI) analysis for multi-layer power electronics boards.
- Drive hardware-software integration for motor controller systems, collaborating with firmware engineers on register configuration and timing requirements.
- Conduct design reviews (schematic, layout, WCCA) and present trade studies to engineering leadership.
- Support prototype bring-up, bench testing, and qualification testing for new hardware designs.
- Maintain design files, simulation models, and test reports in the engineering document control system.
- 5+ years of experience in power electronics design, with emphasis on high-voltage (400V+) inverter or converter systems.
- Expert-level proficiency in schematic capture and simulation tools (Altium, LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience with WCCA methodology for safety-critical or high-reliability circuits.
- Strong knowledge of PCB design for high-voltage and mixed-signal systems, including impedance control, creepage/clearance rules, and thermal management.
- Experience with EMI/EMC design techniques and pre-compliance testing.
- BSEE or equivalent; MSEE preferred.
- Experience designing to aerospace or automotive standards (DO-160, AEC-Q, MIL-STD- 810).
- Background in SiC or GaN-based power stage design.
- Familiarity with functional safety standards (IEC 61508, ISO 26262) as applied to power electronics.
- Prior experience with 800V-class automotive or aerospace traction inverter programs.
Senior designers are spending significant time on tasks that do not require senior-level judgment: processing “yellow-tag” production units, running routine bench tests, and managing BOM updates. This creates an expensive bottleneck where high-cost engineering hours are consumed by necessary but lower-complexity work. This role absorbs that volume, freeing senior engineers for critical-path design and architecture.
The Junior Electrical Engineer supports the 800V inverter program and production operations by executing bench tests, processing production units, and assisting with BOM management and prototype fabrication. This is a hands-on, bench-heavy role ideal for an early-career engineer who wants to build deep hardware skills in a high-voltage power electronics environment.
- Execute and document bench test procedures for 800V inverter hardware, recording results for review by senior engineering staff.
- Triage, troubleshoot, and disposition “yellow-tag” production units, escalating to senior engineers when root cause requires design-level investigation.
- Support production with fabrication requests, PCB assembly coordination, and initial troubleshooting of PCBA defects.
- Assist in component selection and BOM management for R&D prototypes, including sourcing alternates and updating the system of record.
- Maintain test equipment, lab benches, and calibration records in accordance with quality system requirements.
- Prepare test reports, data summaries, and visual documentation (photos, scope captures) for engineering reviews.
- Follow the Process of Record for all production-touching activities without deviation.
- BSEE or equivalent, with coursework in power electronics, circuit analysis, and embedded systems.
- Hands-on experience with bench test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electronic loads, and soldering stations.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and PCB assembly drawings.
- Strong documentation habits and attention to detail in recording test data.
- Willingness to work in a high-voltage laboratory environment following safety protocols.
- Co-op or internship experience in an electronics manufacturing or test environment.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for BOM management.
- Exposure to IPC-A-610 or IPC J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
- Comfort using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) for documentation and syntax reference.
Allocortech’s current test infrastructure is reactive, artisanal, and not designed to scale. Test setups are ad hoc, test data is inconsistently captured, and there is no unified strategy connecting R&D validation, production EOL testing, and qualification testing. As production rates increase and the product portfolio expands, this approach creates quality risk, slows design iteration, and prevents automated regression. This role moves the company from “sloppy setups” to an architected, scalable test strategy.
The Staff Test Engineer architects and implements the company-wide test strategy for Allocortech’s avionics products. You will design HIL/SIL frameworks, production end-of-line testers, and automated validation pipelines that support both R&D design cycles and high-rate production. This is a high-autonomy, cross-disciplinary role spanning electrical, mechanical, and software engineering, with direct impact on product quality, engineering velocity, and production scalability.
- Architect the company-wide test strategy, spanning R&D validation (HIL/SIL), production end-of-line (EOL) testing, and qualification testing for the full product portfolio.
- Design and oversee the build of complex test rigs for the 800V inverter and high-voltage battery systems, including safety interlocks and automated sequencing.
- Standardize test equipment selection, data acquisition frameworks, and reporting artifacts across all engineering programs.
- Implement automated data analysis pipelines to accelerate design cycles, reduce manual data processing, and enable trend analysis across production lots.
- Define the test roadmap aligned with the 3-year production forecast, including capital equipment planning and lab facility requirements.
- Develop and maintain a test case library with full traceability to requirements (verification matrix).
- Collaborate with quality engineering to integrate test data into CAPA processes and first- article inspection workflows.
- Mentor engineers across disciplines on test design, instrumentation best practices, and statistical analysis of test data.
- 7+ years of experience in test engineering, validation engineering, or a combined hardware/software test role within electronics, aerospace, or automotive.
- Demonstrated experience architecting HIL or SIL test frameworks for power electronics, motor controllers, or embedded systems.
- Proficiency in test automation (LabVIEW, Python, NI TestStand, or equivalent) and data acquisition hardware (NI, Keysight, or equivalent).
- Experience designing production EOL testers with automated pass/fail sequencing.
- Strong cross-disciplinary skills spanning electrical, mechanical, and software engineering as applied to test system design.
- Experience with statistical analysis of test data (Cpk, GR&R, regression) and root cause investigation support.
- BSEE, BSME, BSCS, or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
- Experience in aerospace or defense test environments with DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or MIL-STD-461 qualification testing.
- Background in high-voltage test safety design, including arc flash risk mitigation and interlock systems.
- Familiarity with AS9100 requirements for monitoring, measurement, and test equipment (Clause 7.1.5).
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for test software and automated regression suites.
At Allocortech inc., our environment is fast-paced and dynamic. With multiple concurrent projects frequently competing for the same limited resources, development cycles can easily become bottlenecked. This role exists to bring order to process, acting as the critical bridge between our engineering, product, and business teams. By formalizing our program execution, customer relationships, and financial management, you will ensure our complex aerospace systems are delivered reliably and on schedule.
The Technical Program Manager coordinates the end-to-end execution of cross-functional engineering and development programs. You will steer complex programs through highly ambiguous environments, translating high-level business goals into actionable technical milestones from rapid prototyping through final production. Additionally, you will take ownership of customer-focused initiatives, monitor program performance metrics, and manage P&Ls to ensure successful delivery of cutting-edge solutions.
- Support and maintain camera system firmware for Orange MA2150 and VCB MA2450 vision modules, including bug fixes, feature implementation, and regression testing.
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional engineering programs from rapid prototyping through final production.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to achieve program objectives and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
- Work closely with hardware and software engineering teams to translate high-level business goals into actionable technical milestones.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, providing updates on progress, risks, and performance.
- Address customer field issues, including field repairs and technical support, ensuring prompt resolution and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks, conduct root cause analyses, and act swiftly to unblock teams before bottlenecks impact the schedule.
- Provide clear, concise, and transparent updates to executive leadership, engineering teams, and external partners while actively monitoring program performance metrics.
- Drive engineering progress and help define project scope in a fast-paced environment where initial requirements are often fluid, evolving, or unclear.
- Manage budgets and P&Ls, ensuring financial goals are met and adjustments align with objectives.
- Simultaneously manage multiple, concurrent projects, expertly balancing competing resources, tight timelines, and shifting business priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field
- [5+] years of direct experience leading and managing complex technical programs or projects.
- Proven ability to thrive in a high-velocity, start-up style development environment, remaining flexible and decisive when faced with ambiguity.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams, influence stakeholders effectively, and negotiate resource allocation without direct reporting authority.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex, shifting technical situations into clear action plans.
- Proven analytical and strategic problem-solving skills
- Prior experience working in the Aerospace industry (e.g., aviation, space, defense, or UAS).
- Understanding of aerospace development standards and certification processes (e.g., AS9100, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254) and how to apply them pragmatically in a fast-paced setting.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent Agile/Scrum credentials.
- Familiarity with New Product Development processes and staged design milestones (e.g., PDR, CDR).
- Proficiency with modern program management and issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence)
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