Principal Battery Systems Engineer - Aerospace, Equity

ELECTRA; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

STD, LTD, and life insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Paid winter break

401(k) with immediate vesting

Free catered lunches and beverages

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Electra in Manassas, VA is hiring a Principal Battery Systems Engineer to own the design, integration, and verification of the EL9 battery system from requirements through FAA Part 23 certification and entry into service.

You will coordinate with propulsion, electrical, and thermal teams, manage suppliers, perform safety analyses, and develop verification plans across simulations, lab tests, and flight activities to meet stringent safety and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or safety-critical domains.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering or related field.
• Experience with battery systems, high-voltage power, and safety standards (DO-311A, RTCA/DO-160).

Responsibilities

• Own battery system development from requirements through certification and service entry.
• Define system-level requirements, performance targets, and safety criteria.
• Manage battery system suppliers to meet milestones and reduce risks.
• Lead integration with propulsion, electrical, and thermal management systems.
• Develop verification and validation plans including simulations, lab and flight testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and interface with regulators for certification.
• Document specifications, test plans, and certification artifacts.

Skills

Battery systems

High-voltage power systems

Systems engineering

Supplier management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

JAMA

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Electra in Manassas, VA is hiring a Principal Battery Systems Engineer to own the design, integration, and verification of the EL9 battery system from requirements through FAA Part 23 certification and entry into service.

You will coordinate with propulsion, electrical, and thermal teams, manage suppliers, perform safety analyses, and develop verification plans across simulations, lab tests, and flight activities to meet stringent safety and performance standards.