Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer

Electra•Manassas, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer at Electra, you'll be a key contributor to the design, development, and integration of mechanical systems on the EL9 Ultra Short aircraft. Working within a cross-functional team, you'll take ownership of system requirements, drive design decisions through PDR and CDR, manage supplier relationships, and ensure your systems meet safety, performance, and regulatory standards. This is a hands-on role with real program impact at a critical stage of development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with at least 8 years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Hands-on experience with aircraft mechanical systems design and integration - hydraulics, flight controls, ECS, fuel systems, landing gear, or similar.
Experience leading cross-functional teams or supplier relationships through design phases (PDR/CDR) on aerospace programs.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., SAE ARP4754) and aviation regulations; exposure to FAA certification processes a plus.
Proficiency with CAD tools; NX and Teamcenter experience preferred.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with limited oversight.
US Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FAA Part 23 or Part 25 certification programs.
Background in hydraulic power systems, fluid power design, or mechanisms.
Experience working in a startup or high-growth aerospace environment.
Private pilot certificate.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of mechanical systems - including hydraulics, landing gear, ECS, fuel systems, and other vehicle-level systems - ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Develop system requirements, design specifications, and supporting documentation in compliance with regulatory and program standards.
Perform performance analysis and simulations to verify that mechanical systems meet aircraft-level requirements.
Define supplier statements of work, review supplier designs, and manage vendor performance through PDR, CDR, and into hardware delivery - tracking deliverables and holding suppliers accountable to airworthiness and schedule requirements.
Ensure integration of mechanical systems with adjacent subsystems - avionics, electrical, propulsion - and troubleshoot cross-discipline integration issues.
Prepare, review, and approve engineering deliverables including analyses, drawings, models, design reviews, and reports.
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to a culture of engineering rigor and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, program leadership, and certification leads to support successful program execution.
Support FAA Part 23 certification activities as systems progress toward type certification.