Global Head of Engineering

$180k - $250k +

Equity Location:

Brooklyn Navy Yard, NY (On-Site, with some remote work possible for international collaboration)

Employment Type:

Full-Time Salary Range:

$180,000 - $250,000 + Equity (based on experience)

Company Overview:

Easy Aerial is a fast-growing startup building autonomous drone solutions for defense and commercial use. We're looking for a seasoned engineering leader to own our full engineering function—from product concept to full-rate manufacturing. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to define processes, guide multiple teams, and shape the future of our hardware and software products.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the transformation of our product roadmap into actionable engineering execution. Define and implement processes for how engineering work gets done across teams. Bring deep expertise across hardware, software, and systems engineering to take products from concept to manufacturing. Manage and mentor managers across the U.S. and Serbia, ensuring alignment and productivity. Dive into technical details when needed to unblock teams or drive innovation. Coordinate cross-functionally with product, hardware, and international teams to deliver on ambitious goals.

Key Qualifications:

8+ years of experience managing engineering roadmaps and teams. Background in mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering. Proven ability to lead complex projects from concept through production. Strong people management and cross-cultural collaboration skills.

Bonus:

Startup experience or experience scaling engineering teams globally. Why Join Easy Aerial? Lead a critical, high-visibility function at a rapidly scaling company. Work with a world-class team building cutting-edge drone technology. Competitive compensation and equity participation. Hybrid work setup with flexibility for international collaboration. Opportunity to define and shape the engineering culture and processes.