Flight Test Engineer, Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Electra Aero; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid time off and holidays

Free catered lunches

Coffee, snacks, and onsite perks

Job summary

Electra is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support the development and testing of its hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft. This early-stage startup role requires a versatile, fast-moving individual who can work across test activities and adapt to evolving project needs.

You will lead flight test operations, collaborate with engineers and pilots, and ensure compliance with flight manuals and aviation standards in a hands-on environment at our Manassas, VA headquarters.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• 3+ years of experience leading crewed experimental flight test operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class 3 medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Support flight test operations for the Electra EL-2 aircraft, including instrumentation, planning, execution, and data review.
• Lead flight test activities in Telemetry or onboard experimental aircraft.
• Collaborate with engineers, test pilots, and maintenance to achieve test objectives safely and efficiently.
• Draft and maintain aircraft operational documentation including limitations and the flight manual.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of flight test tools and processes.
• Review FAA regulations and test requirements to draft test plans and hazard analyses for the EL-9 aircraft.
• Support development of a flight test instrumentation plan for the EL-9 aircraft.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fixed-wing flight test

Aircraft systems

Instrumentation

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Flight test instrumentation

Job description

Electra is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to support the development and testing of its hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft. This early-stage startup role requires a versatile, fast-moving individual who can work across test activities and adapt to evolving project needs.

You will lead flight test operations, collaborate with engineers and pilots, and ensure compliance with flight manuals and aviation standards in a hands-on environment at our Manassas, VA headquarters.