System Leader

System Leader
- Engine Program Development Position: System Leader
- Engine Program Development

Location:
35 rue Gabriel Clerc, 31700 Toulouse Contract: CDI Compensation: €70,000
- €90,000 base salary + performance-based bonus Start date: Q4 2026

About us
We are developing next-generation aerospace propulsion systems to tackle the challenge of decarbonizing aviation. At the intersection of breakthrough innovation and rigorous aerospace engineering standards, our ambition is to design highly efficient propulsion architectures. To achieve our next technological and industrial milestones, we are building an elite team of top-tier engineers and technical experts (turbomachinery, combustion, aerothermodynamics, acoustics, fluid mechanics, multiphysics modeling, systems integrators, airworthiness, production, industrialization).

Job description
We are looking for a high-impact System Leader
- Engine Program Development to drive the technical integration, development cadence, and cross-functional execution of our next-generation propulsion systems. Acting as a key pillar in our engineering organization, you will coordinate our engineering work packages, ensure rigorous alignment at the system level, and steer our technical roadmap toward upcoming program milestones and gates.

Key Responsibilities
Work Package Management & Leadership:
• Serve as the direct manager and focal point for all Work Package Owners (WPOs).
• Establish the development cadence, ensuring all work packages progress at the required velocity.
• Monitor schedule performance and provide hands-on guidance to resolve bottlenecks.
• Ensure all WPOs and their teams are fully prepared to successfully pass program gates and reviews. System Integration & Performance Management:
• Act as the technical integrator, synthesizing outputs and advancements across all work packages (turbomachinery, aerodynamics, mechanical design, etc.).
• Verify that cross-functional developments align perfectly at the system level.
• Lead system performance assessments to guarantee the integrated engine meets all defined targets, weight budgets, and program objectives.
• Proactively manage technical interfaces, configuration management, and critical risks that could impact overall system coherence. Required Profile
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the aerospace industry.
• Extensive experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) engine.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and coordinating Work Package Owners (WPOs).
• Strong system integration skills with a deep understanding of system-level performance, technical interfaces, and program gates.
• Excellent communication skills, with professional fluency in English. Required skills and qualities:
• Technical Rigor: Deep familiarity with complex aerospace engineering environments (gas turbines, aero-mechanics, structural analysis, CFD, etc.) and trade-off management.
• Leadership & Drive: Strong interpersonal skills, operational grit, and the ability to steer multidisciplinary experts toward tight schedule targets.
• Agility & Rigor: The capability to combine startup agility and fast-paced prototyping with the exacting safety and quality standards of advanced aerospace engineering.
• Languages: Full professional proficiency in both English and French. Why join us?
• A unique opportunity to join a fast-growing aerospace startup at an early stage and take direct ownership of next-generation sustainable propulsion architectures.
• Direct, measurable impact on the company’s technological trajectory and engine development milestones.
• An attractive compensation package combining a competitive base salary and performance incentives.
• An environment where startup agility meets the rigorous standards of advanced aerospace engineering.
• Dynamic collaboration with rapid prototyping projects and regular interaction between R&D, design, and testing teams. 

How to apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter to: careers@viraj-aero.com, specifying the position in the subject line. If your application is shortlisted, we will proceed as follows:
• Introductory call with leadership (30–45 mins).
• In-depth technical interview and case study focused on system integration and work package management.
• Interview with the Chief Technology Officer and founders.
• Reference checks and final offer. Join us to be part of the Viraj Aero adventure and shape the future of sustainable aviation