Gecko Robotics

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description We’re hiring a senior, highly-credible aerospace domain expert to close gaps in practical aerospace inspection and maintenance experience and aircraft structural/NDT knowledge in Gecko’s aerospace business. This individual will be the team’s principal subject matter expert on how aircraft are inspected, maintained, and sustained over decades — particularly from the operator/owner (e.g., squadron-level) and depot-maintenance perspective — and will translate that domain expertise into product requirements, customer engagements, and field execution. This is a rare opportunity to leverage aerospace maintenance subject matter expertise in a cutting edge, vertically integrated hardware and software product environment. This role is posted as remote; however, we strongly prefer candidates located near current or anticipated customer sites to support in-person engagement. Additionally, for team members based in cities where Gecko maintains an office, regular in-office presence is expected as part of our in-person operating culture. What you will do - Technical leadership & product input: - Serve as the lead technical voice on aircraft structural integrity, maintenance and inspection workflows, and NDT methods for all aerospace product development and POVs. - Translate depot/operator/maintenance practices and constraints into concrete product requirements, acceptance criteria, and validation plans. - Define inspection/NDT scope, success criteria, and data-quality thresholds for pilot opportunities and production deployments. - Commercial & GTM support: - Provide credible representation of Gecko to senior customer stakeholders. - Support capture efforts by writing technical sections of proposals, mapping requirements to engineering solutions, and participating in customer technical discussions. - Coaching & cross-functional enablement: - Mentor engineers to raise domain fluency in aerospace sustainment, NDE interpretation, and operator language. - Contribute to internal training materials, playbooks, and deliverables. - Execution & customer engagement: - Advise on technical execution for pilot programs and deployments. - Be Gecko’s senior technical face to customers. - Coordinate cross-functional delivery. - Turn results into decisions. - Provide high-level technical guidance. Qualifications - 10+ years of hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance, depot sustainment, aerospace engineering, or related NDT/structural roles. - Deep, demonstrable experience with aircraft structural inspection, corrosion management, and lifecycle sustainment practices. - Track record of interfacing with senior maintainers and program offices. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Requirements - Military aviation maintenance career or multi-year experience at a major aerospace prime, MRO, or airline maintenance organization. - Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification (or military equivalent). - Familiarity with acquisition/program office workflows. - Prior experience shaping product deliveries and supporting commercial capture efforts. - Graduate of USAF / USN test pilot school. - Engineer qualified to sign off on aircraft. - Formal education: B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent practical experience. - Practical NDT experience (Level II technical competency in some modalities or equivalent accumulation preferred). - Strong mechanical/metallurgy literacy. Benefits - Competitive compensation packages. - Company equity. - 401(k) matching. - Gender-neutral parental leave. - Full medical, dental, and vision insurance. - Mental health and wellness support. - Ongoing professional development. - Family planning assistance. - Flexible paid time off.