Electric Aircraft Internships (Summer 2025) at Electra Aero Manassas, VA

Electra Aero; Manassas (VA); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 87.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free catered lunches

Free coffee & snacks

Free parking

Zusammenfassung

Electra.aero invites high school and college students or recent graduates to join the Electric Aircraft Internships (Summer 2025) in Manassas, VA. Interns work on real projects across aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, and related disciplines.

Selected candidates relocate to Northern Virginia for the duration and gain hands-on experience with flight modeling, test data, and prototype development in a fixed-wing prototyping environment.

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from an engineering program (undergrad, grad, or doctorate).
• 0+ years of experience in relevant discipline areas or equivalent education/skills.

Kenntnisse

Work ethic

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Undergraduate/Graduate/Doctorate program status

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Jobbeschreibung

Electric Aircraft Internships (Summer 2025) – Manassas, VA

The Electra.aero Internship Experience

Electra.aero is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated high school and college students or recent graduates in various engineering disciplines (aerospace, mechanical, structural, manufacturing, electrical, software, etc.) to help in the development of electric vehicles for summer internships in 2025.

Our internship experience is unlike any other! Interns gain real-world experience, working on actual projects all while applying theories and collegiate practices to help solve interesting and highly technical problems. Interns can study in a variety of areas including aerospace engineering, flight physics, flight control simulation, modeling, manufacturing, structural design and repairs, electrical engineering, and more!

Want to know more? Check out one of the projects our interns completed HERE!

To maximize the experience for interns, these positions are based in Northern Virginia and will require relocation to the area for the duration of the internship.

Eligibility

Only applicants currently enrolled in and/or recent graduates of Undergraduate, Graduate, or Doctorate programs in applicable engineering disciplines will be considered for internships.

Required Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from Undergraduate, Graduate, or Doctorate programs in applicable engineering disciplines (or related STEM discipline).
• 0+ years of experience in relevant discipline areas (or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience).

Required Skills

• A strong work ethic and ability to proactively support engineering areas within a fixed-wing prototyping environment.
• Emerging organization and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree progression is preferred.
• Experience working on prototype development programs.
• Experience with flight operations of electric aircraft.
• Experience with flight test data reduction and aerodynamic and propulsion system analysis.
• Experience with MATLAB / Simulink.
• US Person (Citizen or Green Card) preferred.

Location

HQ in Manassas, VA. To encourage close collaboration on a complex program, this position requires daily onsite office hours.

Salary

Electra’s salary range for this position is: $39,000 – $87,000. Our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum range for the Company level overall across all locations & projects and does not necessarily reflect the budgeted amount for this position. Please note: Individual pay, especially for internships, is based on additional factors, including project budgets, job‑related skills, experience, relevant education and/or training, role, level, location, and project, AND what year you are in school.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to offering an exciting work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making Ultra Short flight a reality, at Electra, we offer an unparalleled total rewards package. Electra offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance, generous PTO and sick leave, company holidays, paid winter break, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting. Life at Electra includes a variety of perks, such as free catered lunches, amazing coffee, snacks, drinks, fruit, free parking, and opportunities for much more.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a warehouse/aviation and office environment, which requires proper safety precautions. Work may require some physical effort in handling light materials, boxes, power tools, prototypes, and different materials or equipment. Due to the nature of our business and projects, some fieldwork may be required, working in both indoor and outdoor conditions. You may need to lift up to 50 lbs.

Commitment

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Electra is committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other factors prohibited by law. Electra will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

Electra is an E-Verify employer.