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Our Company Whisper Aero is pioneering a more compelling and connected future by delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions. Today's open rotor propulsion systems are challenged by safety, noise, and performance limitations at all scales. Whisper's breakthrough technologies allow aircraft to fly anywhere at any time without disturbing communities, at greater speeds, and with incredible improvements in efficiency and cost. Their innovations also enable a new generation of air moving products that can blend into the soundscapes of daily life. Whisper was founded by industry veterans, Mark Moore and Ian Villa, and continues to innovate a future that’s as considerate as it is compelling with its world-class team in Tennessee.  About the Role Whisper Aero is seeking a Project Engineer who will work with cross-functional engineering teams within Whisper to coordinate timing and execution of projects onsite in Crossville, Tennessee. In this role, you will develop and refine schedules using engineering judgement and facilitate communication. The successful candidate will be someone with a strong background in executing multi-system aerospace projects and thrives in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment. They will have a passion for excellence and be able to clearly communicate with stakeholders, including engineers and leadership.  What You’ll Do Build project schedules, highlight critical paths, and foresee future blockers utilizing engineering experience and systems thinking    Coordinate with internal teams to clarify priorities and timelines across projects    Lead standups for testing teams    Build out requirements, milestones, and risk management strategies    Inform project decisions balancing technical performance, risk, and schedule    Interact with leadership to communicate status, priorities, issues, and resource needs    Use agile management tools to plan sprints, track progress, and maintain documentation across teams    Required Qualifications US Citizenship status is required, as this position may access export-controlled data   Requires a Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, or a related field Requires a minimum of 3years of professional engineering experience in a test related role within the aerospace or defense industry   Proven hands-on background with hardware development  Proven track record defining, organizing, and tracking multi-system aerospace projects  Proven systems level thinking across aerospace technical disciplines  Experience applying agile methodologies in a hardware or hybrid hardware/software program environment Demonstrated ability to work with diverse technical teams Proficiency with agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent for planning, tracking, and communication   Excellent communication, writing, organizational, and teamwork skills A willingness to work on tasks outside your primary job functions Familiarity with AI tools (not just ChatGPT, Claude, or an AI notetaker).   Bonus Qualifications Background in R&D environments developing new aerospace technologies Background in aircraft design and testing  Working knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to aircraft, engines, electric machines, and electronics  Experience with aircraft engines or electric drivetrains  Experience with modern requirements management software FAA pilot certification #LI-DC1 Benefits:  Top-tier Benefits: Employee-first focused comprehensive benefits package, minimum of 90% employer-paid pl