0110 - Aircraft Structures Engineer - Electra Aero

About Electra

From revolutionizing air travel with our sustainable eSTOL aircraft to tackling critical climate science missions with our solar-powered stratospheric UAS, Electra builds airplanes that make sense. Our world-class team of engineers isn’t afraid to disrupt the status quo and we plan to change the world with modern ideas that challenge conventional thinking. Electra is a new aerospace company headquartered in Northern Virginia and we're on a quest to build a team of insanely talented people who want to do meaningful work. 

Job Description 

Electra is seeking an experienced Aircraft Structures Engineer to support the airframe development of the prototype 9-passenger hybrid electric eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) aircraft. This is an incredible “hands-on” opportunity to lead all airframe engineering aspects of cutting-edge development programs.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting aspects (requirements, concept, BOM, weight/CG management, design, analysis, build, test, cost, schedule, risk, team, suppliers, etc.) of the airframe.
• Develop requirements compatible with safety/certification, performance, and business objectives.
• Collaborate with program management, other IPTs, and functional groups to accomplish team goals.
• Work with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality functions as the airframe team lead to develop and produce a safe manned aircraft that meets the program objectives within budget and schedule.
• Work hands-on with the team to solve problems. 
• Interface with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure program alignment.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Applicants must have a track record of working in a team through an aircraft development program.
• Strong program background, work ethic, and interdisciplinary/system thinking to independently meet and lead the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
• Ability to interface with various functions (engineering, manufacturing, contracts, finance, supply chain, HR, IT, etc.) and apply a positive, creative, analytical mindset that motivates the team to push through challenges and meaningfully helps resolve problems (technical, programmatic, interpersonal, etc.) in a startup environment.
• Experience with NX, Catia, or similar tools.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related discipline and
• 2+ years’ experience in relevant discipline areas or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience
• Understanding of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs – especially relevant to Part 23 aircraft design, certification, maintenance, and operation), FAA experimental airworthiness procedures, and relevant industry standards/best practices.
• Strong familiarity with integrated project teams, software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• A strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards.
• Ability to budget and schedule structural design and manufacturing as appropriate and update those estimates as a program matures.
• Experience with international aerospace teams/suppliers and the ability to manage across cultures and time zones.
• Experience with government contracting preferred.
• Participation in a business-jet or sophisticated general aviation aircraft development and/or certification would be an advantage.
• Licensed pilot (FAA, EASA, PPL, CPL, etc.) and/or experience with aircraft operations preferred.

Location: Headquarters in Manassas, VA. To encourage close collaboration on a complex hardware program, this position requires daily onsite office hours.

Travel: <25%

Electra is committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other factors prohibited by law. Electra will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

Additionally, as part of our commitment to health and safety, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Electra offers a reasonable accommodation process for individuals who are unable to meet our vaccination requirement due to a disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief.