Lead Electrical Engineer, Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Systems

Electra.aero; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Winter break

401(k) with vesting

Free catered lunches

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Electra is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems for the EL9. This role is based in Manassas, Virginia, and focuses on design, prototyping, integration, and testing for a 9-passenger, hybrid‑electric aircraft.

You will drive requirements, architectures, and interfaces, oversee supplier evaluation, and supervise electrical system integration and testing, working across IPTs to meet safety and certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in relevant discipline areas.
• Experience developing aerospace electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, analysis, integration, and testing of electrical systems for our hybrid‑electric aircraft.
• Understand program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures, requirements, and interfaces between systems.
• Develop and manage requirements for electrical systems and equipment, compatible with safety, performance, certification, and business objectives.
• Support the evaluation and selection of electrical equipment suppliers; provide SME review throughout development.
• Prepare and present gated design reviews to demonstrate design adequacy.
• Manage and provide hands‑on support for electrical system integration and test activities.
• Collaborate with program management, other IPTs, and functional groups to accomplish team goals.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Skills

Aerospace electrical design

Hybrid-electric propulsion

Avionics systems

Test equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering iron

Job description

Electra is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems for the EL9. This role is based in Manassas, Virginia, and focuses on design, prototyping, integration, and testing for a 9-passenger, hybrid‑electric aircraft.

You will drive requirements, architectures, and interfaces, oversee supplier evaluation, and supervise electrical system integration and testing, working across IPTs to meet safety and certification