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For assistance, reply HELP.\nConsent & Privacy:\nYour consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of employment. All data collected through text messaging is handled accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, ensuring your personal information is kept secure and confidential.\n\n\nLTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.\n\nLighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. 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We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.\n\nLighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.","additional":"<div><br></div><div>SMS Text Messaging (10DLC Compliance)</div><div>LTA RESEARCH may communicate with applicants and users via SMS (text messaging) for purposes related to job applications, interview scheduling, and other recruitment updates. 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By providing your phone number through our application or contact forms, you consent to receive such communications.\nWe do not use SMS for marketing purposes, and we will never sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for their promotional use.\nMessage Frequency & Opt-Out:\nMessage frequency may vary depending on your application status. Standard message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP.\nConsent & Privacy:\nYour consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of employment. All data collected through text messaging is handled accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, ensuring your personal information is kept secure and confidential.\n\n\nLTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.\n\nLighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.","additional":"<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div>SMS Text Messaging (10DLC Compliance)</div>\n<div>LTA RESEARCH may communicate with applicants and users via SMS (text messaging) for purposes related to job applications, interview scheduling, and other recruitment updates. By providing your phone number through our application or contact forms, you consent to receive such communications.</div>\n<div>We do not use SMS for marketing purposes, and we will never sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for their promotional use.</div>\n<div>Message Frequency &amp; Opt-Out:</div>\n<div>Message frequency may vary depending on your application status. Standard message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP.</div>\n<div>Consent &amp; Privacy:</div>\n<div>Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of employment. 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This role reports directly to the Director of People &amp; Culture and partners closely with the HR Manager for operational alignment.</div>","descriptionBodyPlain":"The Talent Management Manager is responsible for designing, running, and improving talent programs that maximize the performance and growth of current employees. This role reports directly to the Director of People & Culture and partners closely with the HR Manager for operational alignment.\n","hostedUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ltaresearch/e9cd2f0c-12d3-4a10-9bac-fe88ef5dfb54","applyUrl":"https://jobs.lever.co/ltaresearch/e9cd2f0c-12d3-4a10-9bac-fe88ef5dfb54/apply"},{"additionalPlain":"LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.\n \nLighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.\n\n\nLTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.\n\nLighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.","additional":"<div><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">LTA Research &amp; Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.</span></div>\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\n<div><em><strong>Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer.</strong>&nbsp;All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.</em></div><div><br></div><div><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">LTA Research &amp; Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b><i>Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer.</i></b><i> All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.</i></div>","categories":{"commitment":"Contract","department":"Engineering","location":"Akron, Ohio","team":"GNC","allLocations":["Akron, Ohio"]},"createdAt":1778629338637,"descriptionPlain":"Please note: this is a 6-month contract position.\n\nThe Baby Airship team is seeking a dedicated contractor for a six-month engagement to accelerate our current development phase. We are looking for a versatile engineer with deep expertise in one of three critical domains—Mechanical, Software, or GNC—to integrate directly with our hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight prototyping workflows.\n","description":"<div>Please note: this is a 6-month contract position.<br><br>The Baby Airship team is seeking a dedicated contractor for a six-month engagement to accelerate our current development phase. We are looking for a versatile engineer with deep expertise in one of three critical domains—Mechanical, Software, or GNC—to integrate directly with our hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight prototyping workflows.</div>","id":"d2471a03-c1a3-429b-b470-7958ab4c2fda","lists":[{"text":"Responsibilities:","content":"<div>Candidate's core domain, responsibilities will include:</div>\n\n<li>Mechanical: Design and iteration of lightweight structural components (CAD design), propulsion test mounts, and envelope integration.</li>\n<li>Assist with hardware-in-the-loop test design and execution.</li>\n<li>Software: Development of flight control logic, telemetry processing, or embedded systems (C++/Python).</li>\n<li>GNC: Refining autonomous navigation algorithms, stability analysis, and sensor fusion (IMU/GPS/Barometric).</li>\n"},{"text":"Qualifications:","content":"\n<li>Experience: 3+ years in aerospace, robotics, or high-reliability hardware environments.</li>\n<li>Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced \"build-test-fail-fix\" cycle.</li>\n<li>Collaboration: Strong communication skills to interface between multidisciplinary sub-teams.</li>\n"},{"text":"Compliance Requirements:","content":"\n<li>Background check clearance</li>\n<li>Drug Test clearance wherever applicable</li>\n"},{"text":"What We Offer!","content":"<div>&nbsp;</div>\n\n<li>Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, 70% for dependents)</li>\n<li>Company-paid life, AD&amp;D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance</li>\n<li>Parental leave</li>\n<li>Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays</li>\n<li>401(k) matching up to 6%</li>\n<li>Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions</li>\n<li>Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride</li>\n<li>An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields</li>\n"}],"salaryRange":{"currency":"USD","interval":"per-hour-wage","min":38,"max":45},"text":"Test Engineer","country":"US","workplaceType":"onsite","opening":"","openingPlain":"","descriptionBody":"<div>Please note: this is a 6-month contract position.<br><br>The Baby Airship team is seeking a dedicated contractor for a six-month engagement to accelerate our current development phase. 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