Staff Aerospace Research Engineer
About The Position
Staff Aerospace Research Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're pioneering hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft that redefine regional air mobility. Our technology enables operations from soccer-field-sized spaces, unlocking thousands of new locations and enabling what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, efficient, point-to-point travel closer to where people live and work. Headquartered in Manassas, VA, with additional operations in Switzerland, Electra is backed by industry leaders and advancing toward certification. We're a growing team of innovators working at the forefront of sustainable aviation-every hire plays a critical role in shaping the future of flight. Position Summary Electra seeks a n experienced Staff Aerospace Research Engineer to support the development of future Ultra Short vehicle concepts and operational paradigms. This role is highly multidisciplinary and will require capabilities in vehicle-level modeling, detailed aerodynamic analysis, vehicle simulation, aircraft operations, and flight control design to advance the state of the art of Ultra Short aircraft development, in collaboration with subject matter experts. This role will require the ability to work independently and develop solutions to complex, multi-faceted problems.
Requirements
- Strong programming skills for analysis, automation, and workflow integration .
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to multidisciplinary audiences
- Strong documentation, organization, and technical communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly integrated startup environment
- Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with emphasis in aerodynamics, CFD, flight physics, or flight sciences
- Experience with aerodynamic modeling and flight simulation
- Advanced software development capabilities in MATLAB or Python
- Experience supporting aircraft development programs from conceptual design through flight test
- Familiarity with aircraft systems and multidisciplinary aircraft design processes
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting advanced air mobility, eSTOL, eVTOL, or hybrid-electric aircraft programs
- Familiarity with wind tunnel or flight test data collection; experience working with real data
- Familiarity with MDO tools and methods
- Private pilot or higher rating
- U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder) preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop system and sub-system models of novel aero-propulsively coupled systems .
- Conduct vehicle-level trade studies of novel air vehicle configurations and new technology integration.
- Develop modeling approach for simulation of novel U ltra S hort operations and flight procedures.
- Present technical analyses and recommendations at gated program reviews .
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including structures, propulsion, controls, systems, and certification engineering
- Specify and support the execution of ground and flight tests to support modeling and development pathways.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
