Aircraft Wiring Systems Lead

Electra Aero • Manassas, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility, by making air travel more efficient, quieter, and environmentally friendly. Able to operate from soccer field-sized spaces, our Ultra Short unlocks a new era of aviation through what we call Direct Aviation - the next level of connectivity bringing air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, with additional locations in Switzerland, we're building a diverse team of global professionals passionate about redefining the future of aviation. Position Overview: Electra is seeking a n Aircraft Wiring Systems Lead to lead the development, integration, and optimization of wiring systems on Electra's flagship nine- passenger EL9 aircraft . This role will be responsible for the aircraft wiring - including both low voltage and high voltage - ensuring reliable, certifiable, and high-performance operation across the full aircraft lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or e lectrical e ngineering or other related field ; Master's degree preferred.
• 8 + years of experience in aircraft wiring systems design, integration, and certification , or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience .
• Strong understanding of aircraft wiring systems design preferably in Part 23 or Part 25 programs
• Demonstrated ability to create system schematics, design wire harness es and perform system integration.
• Proficiency with CAD tools including Mentor Capital and Siemens NX .
• Proficiency with industry standards and processes relevant to the development of aircraft wiring systems , including DO-254 , DO-1 60, ARP4754A, ARP4761 , or SAE AS50881 .
• Experience producing system-level documentation, including system description documents, design review presentations, analysis reports, test plans and reports, and certification deliverables.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross- discipline teams and experience leading technical reviews.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a track record of influencing stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading the development of electrical systems for FAA Part 23 aircraft .
• Hands-on e xperience with commercial certification process es (preferably FAA Part 23) .
• Experience with hybrid-electric propulsion or advanced electrical architectures.
• Experience managing supplier development activities .
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., JAMA) and/or system modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).
• Private pilot license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design the aircraft's wiring systems , including harness design, routing, shielding, grounding, and installation.
• Collaborate closely with airframe , avionics, flight controls, and propulsion teams to ensure wiring systems conform with design guide requirements and meet the needs of all subsystems.
• Develop , support, and execute test plans for wiring systems, including validation , HIL setups, bench, and lab testing.
• Evaluate and qualify suppliers, components, and subsystems, ensuring compliance standards and reliability requirements are met .
• Generate and maintain system documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, Interface Control Document ( ICD ' s ) , and certification deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and rigor.
• Contribute to process development and continuous improvement initiatives in electrical systems engineering.
• Stay current with evolving hybrid-electric aircraft technologies, FAA regulations, safety , and certification standards.

Benefits

• Electra offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance, generous PTO and sick leave, company holidays, paid winter break, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Life at Electra includes a variety of perks, such as free catered lunches, amazing coffee, snacks, drinks, fruit, free parking, and opportunities for much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level