Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Electra•Manassas, VA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Electra is building the EL9, a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft with Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) technology. This technology aims to unlock new operating locations and enable quiet, point-to-point regional travel, avoiding the congestion of major airports and the noise of conventional aviation. Electra is a global company headquartered in Manassas, VA, with significant backing from industry leaders like Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran. The company has filed for FAA Part 23 type certification and has a substantial number of intent-to-purchase orders. Electra is a fast-moving team of approximately 100 people with a target for first EL9 test flights in 2027 and certification by late 2029 or 2030. This role is critical at this stage of the company's development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or production engineering.
Experience with aircraft systems installation, including EWIS and avionics integration.
Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
Proven ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with suppliers.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aircraft systems installation during development and/or production programs.
Background working at an aircraft OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
Familiarity with assembly sequencing, zoning, and installation planning.
Working knowledge of CAD, PLM, and MES tools.

Responsibilities

Serve as the manufacturing engineering focal point for aircraft systems installation, including electrical wiring interconnect systems (EWIS) and avionics.
Collaborate with product engineering and systems teams to incorporate DFM/DFA principles into system design.
Collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, and software teams to ensure Design for Test (DFT) principles are incorporated into system architecture.
Define and implement manufacturing requirements for system installation and integration.
Develop and deploy installation processes and work instructions, leveraging Lean Manufacturing principles.
Define, specify, and coordinate tooling, fixtures, and installation aids required for systems installation.
Act as the interface between manufacturing, engineering, program teams, and suppliers, ensuring alignment on requirements, schedule, cost, and quality.
Conduct trade studies and resolve technical challenges related to systems installation and integration in final assembly.
Support development of assembly sequencing and installation strategies for aircraft systems.
Define and implement test requirements, strategies, and procedures for aircraft systems during final assembly.
Develop and deploy production test processes, including functional testing, integration testing, and validation procedures.
Define, specify, and coordinate the implementation of test equipment, rigs, benches, and automated test systems.
Ensure alignment between design, manufacturing, and test requirements to meet program schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
Conduct trade studies and resolve complex technical challenges related to systems testing and validation.
Establish and document testability, diagnostics, and fault isolation best practices.
Contribute to the implementation of a greenfield final assembly line, including assembly flow, factory layout, and installation zones.