icarus
Engineer (Formula SAE Track)
At a Glance
- Location
- El Segundo
- Compensation
- want to talk. US salary range $120,000 - $160,000 USD The salary range for this
- Posted
- 2026-05-27T11:19:39-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Embedded Systems
- Manufacturing
Requirements
Formula SAE experience
Evidence that you have built real hardware, not just worked on presentations
You owned a subsystem on a Formula SAE car
You manufactured parts yourself
You wired harnesses, machined parts, tuned systems, ran tests, or fixed failures in the field
You have CAD, FEA, machining, avionics, embedded systems, GNC, power electronics, batteries, or test experience
Compensation & Benefits
$120,000 - $160,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Icarus' total compensation package.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Responsibilities
Design and fly lightweight, high-reliability structures for stratospheric aircraft
Own mechanical subsystems from concept to flight
Perform first-principles sizing, trade studies, and rapid iteration
Build, test, break, and refine flight hardware
Support integration, production, and flight operations
Work closely with avionics, GNC, power, RF, and software teams