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title: 'IT Manager at Heart Aerospace'
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# IT Manager at Heart Aerospace

- **Company:** Heart Aerospace
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/heartaerospace/jobs/4458645009

## Job description

At Heart Aerospace we develop the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane with a capacity of 30 passengers, an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 400 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade.

## Your mission

As IT Manager, you would be responsible for building and maintaining IT infrastructure that the Heart engineering team relies on to do their work effectively and securely. You will report to the Head of Software, inside of the Engineering Organization. You will own both engineering IT systems and corporate infrastructure, including the corporate network infrastructure and enterprise IT systems. Your primary objective is to work side by side with engineers to identify bottlenecks and friction in the development process, and solving those problems with creative and automated solutions.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Own the IT roadmap and operating model for a fast-moving startup including standards, priorities, tradeoffs, and delivery.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to translate ambiguous needs into clear, pragmatic requirements and projects.
- Design and operate enterprise IT systems, including identity and access management (IAM), document storage, conferencing systems, etc.
- Build and maintain a mixed-device environment across Windows, macOS, and Linux: provisioning, baseline configuration, patching, endpoint security, and device lifecycle management.
- Own network and remote access architecture for office, lab and hangar environments.
- Own SaaS and vendor lifecycle management: evaluation, procurement, license management, renewals, and security reviews.
- Establish documentation and self-service resources: onboarding guides, acceptable use policies, secure data handling, and IT SOPs.
- Plan for scale. Define when to hire an internal IT Systems Administrator and which functions should remain with external support vs. brought in-house.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

- 7+ years of progressive IT experience (systems administration, IT operations, or IT engineering), including ownership of core infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with Windows and macOS administration and lifecycle management; practical experience supporting Linux users and workflows.
- Experience implementing and administering identity systems (SSO, MFA) and access controls.
- Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (VLANs/segmentation, firewalls, VPN/secure remote access, Wi-Fi) in an office/lab setting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Passion for aircraft and Heart’s mission.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

- Experience with Microsoft 365.
- Experience with public cloud systems (AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP).
- Exposure to hosting commercial or in house developed engineering applications.
- Experience managing vendors.
- Experience in early-stage or high-growth environments where speed, pragmatism, and strong judgment matter.
- Experience with SOC 2 or ISO 27001.

Base Pay Range:

$150,000—$180,000 USD

## About Heart Aerospace

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Heart Aerospace is developing hybrid‑electric regional aircraft to lower the cost of commercial aviation.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, $190 M total funding [heartaerospace.com/company](https://www.heartaerospace.com/company))
- **Headquarters**: Torrance, California, USA (with additional offices in Gothenburg, Sweden; Plattsburgh, NY; and Oxnard, CA [heartaerospace.com/company](https://www.heartaerospace.com/company))
- **Founded**: 2019 (Y Combinator W19 batch [heartaerospace.com/about](https://heartaerospace.com/about))
- **Founders**: Anders Forslund (CEO) and Klara Forslund (Chief Business Officer) [heartaerospace.com/company](https://www.heartaerospace.com/company)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Aerospace / Electric Aviation
- **Target customers**: Airlines, regional carriers, and passengers (B2B focus)
- **Mission**: To lower the cost of commercial aviation through electrification, software, and modern manufacturing [heartaerospace.com/our-mission](https://www.heartaerospace.com/our-mission)

## Products & Services
- **[ES‑30](https://www.heartaerospace.com/)**: A 30‑seat hybrid‑electric regional aircraft designed for short‑haul routes with zero CO₂ emissions in electric mode.
- **[Heart X1](https://www.heartaerospace.com/company)**: A full‑scale technology demonstrator (largest electric aircraft ever flown) used to validate propulsion architecture and flight characteristics.
- **Electric propulsion systems**: In‑house development of electric motors, batteries, and power electronics for aviation.
- **Software‑defined aircraft**: Systems that improve reliability, streamline updates, and enable automation for lower lifecycle costs [heartaerospace.com/our-mission](https://www.heartaerospace.com/our-mission).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of $190 M (as of early 2025) [heartaerospace.com/company](https://www.heartaerospace.com/company)
- **Notable Investors & Partners**: Breakthrough Energy Ventures (lead, Series A), United Airlines, Mesa Air Group, Y Combinator [heartaerospace.com/company](https://www.heartaerospace.com/company)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Moved corporate HQ to Torrance, CA in April 2025 to anchor in the LA aerospace ecosystem.
  - Opened an R&D centre and pilot plant in Los Angeles.
  - Established a flight test base in Plattsburgh, NY.
  - Rolled out the Heart X1 demonstrator in September 2024 and completed ground service tests.
  - First flight of the X1 (the largest electric aircraft ever flown) achieved in 2025–2026 [heartaerospace.com/company](https://www.heartaerospace.com/company).
  - Team size of 100+ employees with deep aerospace certification experience.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Hybrid‑electric propulsion**: Reduces operating costs by replacing jet fuel with cheaper electricity and simplifying maintenance.
- **Modern manufacturing approach**: Designed for scale and lower unit cost compared to traditional aerospace production.
- **Software‑defined aircraft**: Enables continuous improvement, better reliability, and lower lifecycle expenses.
- **Deep certification expertise**: Team has hands‑on experience building and certifying aircraft for global markets.
- **Iterative development**: Rapid testing with subscale and full‑scale demonstrators de‑risks the path to commercial service.

## Strategic Focus
- Certify the ES‑30 and enter commercial service by the end of this decade [heartaerospace.com/about](https://heartaerospace.com/about).
- Continue iterative validation using the X1 demonstrator and “iron bird” test facility.
- Build the ecosystem of charging infrastructure, services, and partnerships to unlock the regional aviation market [heartaerospace.com/company](https://www.heartaerospace.com/company).
- Expand engineering and manufacturing capabilities in the US and Sweden.

## Why Work Here
- **Impact**: Work on one of the most promising clean‑tech opportunities in aviation – reducing cost and emissions for short‑haul flights.
- **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on rapid prototyping, real‑world testing, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration (propulsion, flight software, structures, manufacturing).
- **Locations**: Major hubs in Los Angeles (Torrance) and Gothenburg, Sweden, with a growing US presence (Plattsburgh, NY; Oxnard, CA).
- **Hybrid/remote**: Many engineering roles are based on‑site at the LA or Gothenburg facilities, reflecting the hands‑on nature of hardware development.
- **Notable perks**: Opportunity to join a well‑funded YC‑backed hardtech startup with a strong mission; offices located in leading aerospace ecosystems; potential for rapid career growth as the company scales.

## Sources
1. [Heart Aerospace Careers](https://www.heartaerospace.com/careers)
2. [Heart Aerospace Homepage](https://www.heartaerospace.com/)
3. [Heart Aerospace – About](https://heartaerospace.com/about)
4. [Heart Aerospace – Company](https://www.heartaerospace.com/company)
5. [Heart Aerospace – Our Mission](https://www.heartaerospace.com/our-mission)

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