Multidisciplinary Engineer

Electra Aero•Manassas, VA

5d•$70,000 - $85,000•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 motivated Multidisciplinary Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of aircraft systems across our hybrid-electric Ultra Short program. This role is ideal for an engineer excited to work hands-on across multiple domains-including propulsion, electrical, mechanical, fluid systems, and embedded hardware-on a cutting-edge flight development program. Come make use of the full breadth and depth of your engineering skill set at Electra-where you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our flying EL2 aircraft from day one.

Requirements

0-2 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics from an ABET-accredited institution.
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Strong foundational engineering knowledge spanning mechanical, electrical, or aerospace domains.
Understanding of propulsion or energy-conversion systems (electric, hybrid-electric, thermodynamic, or mechanical).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with engineering design standards, modeling tools, and verification methods.
Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving development environment.
Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and engage in hands-on engineering and testing activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electric propulsion systems, including brushless motors and lithium-polymer or other battery chemistries.
Knowledge of fuel systems, thermal management, or other fluid systems.
Experience in hardware debugging and subsystem test execution.
Familiarity with serial communication protocols-especially CAN.
Exposure to FARs, aircraft certification processes (particularly Part 23), or industry standards.
Experience or academic background in hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
US Person (Citizen or Green Card) preferred.
Licensed pilot (FAA/EASA-PPL, CPL, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and integration of aircraft subsystems, including hybrid-electric propulsion components, high-voltage distribution, electric motors, batteries, mechanical structures, fuel and thermal management systems, and related equipment.
Support supplier evaluations, component selection, and coordination activities for multidisciplinary hardware.
Assist in trade studies and help define system architectures, requirements, and interfaces across electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
Develop system requirements aligned with safety, performance, certification, and program objectives.
Utilize engineering analysis, modeling tools, and simulation methods to evaluate compliance with requirements.
Support detailed design activities, including BOM creation, interface definition, weight and power tracking, and integration documentation.
Provide hands-on support for hardware bring-up, subsystem debugging, instrumentation, and system-level testing on the EL2 aircraft.
Execute functional tests, collect data, and help diagnose issues related to electrical, mechanical, and fluid subsystems.
Collaborate closely with program management, engineering IPTs, and cross-functional groups to support major milestones.
Perform other duties as assigned.