Staff/Senior Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Staff / Senior Electrical Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, point-to-point regional travel that gets people from where they are to where they want to go, without the congestion of major airports or the noise of conventional aviation. A global company headquartered in Manassas, VA, Electra is backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran, has filed for FAA Part 23 type certification, and carries 2,200+ pre-orders from 60+ operators worldwide. We're a team of ~110 people moving fast toward first EL9 test flights in 2027 and certification in late 2029 or 2030. Every hire matters at this stage - and this role is no exception. The Role Electra is seeking a Staff / Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems for our hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft. This role involves hands-on engineering work across system architecture, design, integration, prototyping, and testing activities and is based in Manassas, Virginia. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong technical depth in aerospace electrical systems, electrical power systems, avionics, or hybrid-electric propulsion systems, and enjoys working in a fast-paced development environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years (Staff) or 8+ years (Senior) of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience developing aerospace, aviation, defense, automotive, energy, or other complex electrical systems
- Knowledge of electrical system design, integration, and testing methodologies
- Experience creating and managing technical requirements and interface definitions
- Familiarity with electrical schematic development and electrical system analysis
- Experience using electrical test and troubleshooting equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, data acquisition equipment)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners
Nice To Haves
- Experience with aircraft electrical systems and avionics
- Experience with hybrid-electric propulsion systems
- Knowledge of FAA Part 23 certification requirements
- Familiarity with ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-160, or related aerospace standards
- Experience with power electronics, batteries, electric motors, or energy storage systems
- Experience supporting system integration and flight-test programs
- Proficiency with modeling, simulation, or electrical analysis tools
- Experience working within a fast-paced product development environment
Responsibilities
- Support the design, analysis, integration, and testing of aircraft electrical systems
- Contribute to the development of electrical system architectures, requirements, and interface definitions
- Support electrical systems across multiple aircraft domains, including low-voltage and high-voltage power distribution, avionics and mission systems, power electronics, electrical energy storage systems, and electric motors and related equipment
- Perform trade studies and engineering analyses to support system design decisions
- Develop, manage, and verify system requirements to meet safety, certification, performance, and program objectives
- Support supplier selection, technical evaluations, and integration efforts
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including requirements, interface definitions, test plans, and design artifacts
- Participate in design reviews and technical assessments
- Support laboratory, ground, and flight-test integration activities
- Troubleshoot electrical system issues and recommend corrective actions
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including propulsion, avionics, systems, structures, manufacturing, and flight test
- Support certification and compliance activities as required
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices
- Perform other duties as assigned
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
