Staff/Senior Mass Properties Engineer
About The Position
Electra is seeking a Staff/Senior Mass Properties Engineer to support the development of our EL9 Ultra Short aircraft. This is an incredible opportunity to make a direct impact on a cutting-edge development program. 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 2,000+ intent to purchase from operators worldwide. We're a team of ~100 people moving fast toward first EL9 test flights in 2027 and certification by late 2029 or 2030. Every hire matter at this stage - and this role is no exception.
Requirements
- B.S. in STEM discipline.
- 5- 10 years of mass properties experience.
- Experience with applicable industry recommended mass properties practices.
- A strong work ethic and ability to independently execute the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
- Excellent organization and communication skills.
- Other duties as assigned.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience with 3D solid modeling software applications (preferably NX) and product data management tools (TeamCenter).
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards.
- US Person Preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the mass properties control and management execution across for the EL9 program.
- Conduct advanced design weight estimation to develop preliminary weight estimates to support advanced design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies, etc.
- Develop current and forecasted weight, balance, and mass properties data.
- Perform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies and completed systems.
- Develop mass properties processes and tools to be implemented across Electra.
- Coordinate with SMEs across the program to understand weight impacts of design decisions.
- Support the development and presentation of weight status or technical data to design teams and program leadership.
- Review and support detail and installation drawing release processes.
- Work under minimal direction.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills and enjoys working in a team environment.
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
Senior
