Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Composite Structures

Electra Aero•Manassas, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Electra is building the EL9, a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft designed for Ultra Short technology, enabling quiet, point-to-point regional travel. The company is headquartered in Manassas, VA, backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran, and is working towards FAA Part 23 type certification with first test flights in 2027 and certification by late 2029 or 2030. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Composite Structures will be central to building this clean-sheet Part 23 aircraft, operating within the Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT). This role involves owning the manufacturing engineering interface with Tier 1 suppliers for secondary composite structures, driving manufacturability, integration, and readiness for final aircraft assembly, and directly impacting cost, schedule, quality, and risk outcomes on the EL9 program.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
8+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or production engineering.
5+ years of hands-on experience with aircraft composite fabrication and/or assemblies.
Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills - written and verbal.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including suppliers.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with secondary composite structures assembly in an aerospace development environment.
Background supporting aircraft OEMs or Tier 1 structural suppliers in development and/or production programs.
Working knowledge of CAD and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the manufacturing engineering focal point for composite fabrication and assembly throughout product development.
Lead coordination with Tier 1 composite structure suppliers, ensuring alignment on requirements, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
Act as the primary liaison between suppliers and product engineering to ensure proper integration into final aircraft assembly.
Define and implement manufacturing requirements for composite structures fabrication and assembly.
Coordinate integration between structure suppliers and tooling/equipment suppliers to support aircraft assembly.
Conduct trade studies and resolve complex technical challenges related to composite structure integration in a Part 23 aircraft.
Support the development of a greenfield production system, including assembly flow, factory layout, and facility setup.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance.
Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays.
Paid winter break.
401(k) with immediate vesting.
Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters.
Free on-site parking.
unparalleled total rewards package.
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.