Global Head of Engineering

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

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