eVTOL company, Supernal, founded in 2020 and part of the Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), has opened an engineering Headquarters in Irvine, California, reports a press release. This is one of three permanent facilities the company is opening this year, which include a policy and commercial hub in Washington, D.C. and a primary R&D facility in Fremont, California.
The Irvine Spectrum development, designed by RMW Architectures and Interiors, has close to 105,000 sq. ft of office space and an 80,000 sq.ft satellite test and evaluation site. Supernal currently employs over 200 people in Irvine and has space to expand to 500 more.
Supernal initially plans to hire over 100 new employees this year. The Company is seeking engineers with experience in flight control, airframe design, structural analysis, electrical and systems integration. Interested candidates can view open positions HERE.
Jaiwon Shin, President of HMG and CEO of Supernal, commented, “This strategic location enables us to expand our rapidly growing team of industry experts in aerospace, automotive and deep-tech. Together, we are poised to redefine transportation and shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.”
The release explains, “The facility’s design style, referred to as “kinship,” aims to foster community and encourage collaboration among employees. Team “homerooms” are interspersed throughout the workspace, providing comfortable areas for interaction and relaxation.”
It continues, “Movable furniture and round soft architecture allow for the creation of adaptable spaces tailored to the varying needs of employees and promote a sense of ownership. The four-story space has light fixtures throughout which resemble clouds to create an ethereal ambiance, while flight paths guide employees throughout the space and the office’s game room features aviation-themed decor and inspiring quotes, adding an element of playfulness and creativity.”
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