Senior Project Engineer

Electra Aero • Manassas, VA

16d • $130,000 - $170,000 • 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 Senior Project Engineer to manage engineering projects on our aircraft development programs, including the EL9 Ultra Short program. This role will manage all aspects of projects from initial concept through final delivery, ensuring technical excellence, adherence to schedule and budget requirements, and compliance with all company and regulatory standards. This is an incredible opportunity to directly impact an exciting, cutting-edge development program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong project management skills with experience managing multi-discipline, cross-functional engineering projects.
• Experience in one or more aircraft engineering disciplines (including but not limited to propulsion, avionics, software, mechanical systems, structures, or systems engineering).
• Experience with engineering software and tools like NX, Teamcenter, Matlab, Jama, and Jira.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with safety-critical systems, risk analysis, and application of standards such as SAE ARP5754, ARP 4761, or DO-178C/DO-254.
• Familiarity with commercial aircraft certification processes and regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA).
• US Person (Citizen or Green Card) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop the planning, execution, and completion of engineering projects on aircraft development programs, ensuring the project meets the technical, quality, safety, and programmatic requirements.
• Develop execution and problem-solving of complex engineering challenges.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, customers, leadership, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of all aspects of the project.
• Develop and review technical requirements and specifications for components, systems, and subsystems.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for designs, testing, and modifications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and implement process improvements in design, testing, or production to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring potential issues are addressed proactively.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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