or apply directly on Icarus's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Icarus's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Icarus's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Icarus
- high 21 stale, 3 reposted of 24 open
- Hiring momentum
- 32 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Icarus's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Icarus.
About this role
The role at Icarus involves working closely with a small team to design, build, and test solar-powered aircraft that operate in the stratosphere. Candidates will take ownership of their subsystems, engaging in hands-on engineering and rapid iteration processes while collaborating directly with the CEO. This position emphasizes a high-trust environment where results and quality are paramount, with a focus on real hardware and flight milestones.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Icarus as an employer.
What you need
- Exceptional engineering skills
- Ability to thrive under pressure
- Fast learner
- Troubleshooting skills in the field
- Experience with design, integration, testing, and flight systems
What you get
- Meaningful equity
- Top market salary and bonuses
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Dream desk setup
- Daily lunch
- Unlimited celsius
Worth weighing
- No specific role defined; open to exceptional candidates
- Salary range provided but may vary significantly based on various factors
- High-pressure environment with a focus on speed and quality
- Expectations for extreme ownership and no hand-holding
Summarised from Icarus's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Icarus on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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