Staff / Senior Electrical Engineer

Electra Aero; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance;

Generous PTO, sick leave, and company

Paid winter break

401(k) with immediate vesting

Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks,

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Electra Aero in Manassas, VA is seeking an experienced electrical systems engineer to design, integrate, test, and verify aircraft electrical systems for the EL9 hybrid-electric program.

You will collaborate across propulsion, avionics, and flight test teams; lead requirements development, system trades, and certification readiness; you have 8+ years in aerospace electrical systems and hands-on test equipment experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years (Staff) or 8+ years (Senior) of relevant experience.
• Experience developing aerospace electrical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical system design, integration, and testing methodologies.
• Experience creating and managing technical requirements and interface definitions.
• Familiarity with electrical schematic development and electrical system analysis.
• Experience using electrical test and troubleshooting equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, data acquisition equipment).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, integration, and testing of aircraft electrical systems.
• Contribute to the development of electrical system architectures, requirements, and interface definitions.
• Support electrical systems across multiple aircraft domains, including power distribution, avionics, power electronics, energy storage, and motors.
• Perform trade studies and engineering analyses to support system design decisions.
• Develop, manage, and verify system requirements to meet safety, certification, performance, and program objectives.
• Support supplier selection, technical evaluations, and integration efforts.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including requirements, interface definitions, test plans, and design artifacts.
• Participate in design reviews and technical assessments.
• Support laboratory, ground, and flight-test integration activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including propulsion, avionics, systems, structures, manufacturing, and flight test.
• Support certification and compliance activities as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience 5+ years Staff / 8+ years 3

Electrical systems design

Technical requirements management

Electrical schematic development

Test equipment usage

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Data acquisition equipment

Job description

About Electra

Air travel is about to become something more: more direct, more accessible, and more connected to the places where people live, work and want to be. Every day in the U.S., people make 35 million trips of 50–500 miles, stuck in traffic or routed through crowded hubs. Chances are, you\'ve been one of them. At Electra, we\'re changing that with the EL9, a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in just 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology opens up thousands of new places to fly, beyond conventional runways, congested airports and long drives. We\'re backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell and Safran. Operators worldwide have signed intent-to-purchase agreements for the first 2,200 aircraft we produce, and we\'re moving toward first test flights in 2027.

About Electra

Air travel is about to become something more: more direct, more accessible, and more connected to the places where people live, work and want to be. Every day in the U.S., people make 35 million trips of 50–500 miles, stuck in traffic or routed through crowded hubs. Chances are, you\'ve been one of them. At Electra, we\'re changing that with the EL9, a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in just 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology opens up thousands of new places to fly, beyond conventional runways, congested airports and long drives. We\'re backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell and Safran. Operators worldwide have signed intent-to-purchase agreements for the first 2,200 aircraft we produce, and we\'re moving toward first test flights in 2027. Getting a new kind of aircraft airborne takes more than ambition. It takes our kind of bold: people who think big while working in the real world. Who move ideas into action and collaborate without silos. Who put people first and make room at the table for everyone. Who challenge one another without diminishing one another. Sound like you? Then look beyond what you thought were your own limits, and help us take flight beyond runways.

What You\'ll Do

• Support the design, analysis, integration, and testing of aircraft electrical systems


• Contribute to the development of electrical system architectures, requirements, and interface definitions


• Support electrical systems across multiple aircraft domains, including low-voltage and high-voltage power distribution, avionics and mission systems, power electronics, electrical energy storage systems, and electric motors and related equipment


• Perform trade studies and engineering analyses to support system design decisions


• Develop, manage, and verify system requirements to meet safety, certification, performance, and program objectives


• Support supplier selection, technical evaluations, and integration efforts


• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including requirements, interface definitions, test plans, and design artifacts


• Participate in design reviews and technical assessments


• Support laboratory, ground, and flight-test integration activities


• Troubleshoot electrical system issues and recommend corrective actions


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including propulsion, avionics, systems, structures, manufacturing, and flight test


• Support certification and compliance activities as required


• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices


• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor\'s degree and 5+ years (Staff) or 8+ years (Senior) of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Experience developing aerospace, aviation, defense, automotive, energy, or other complex electrical systems


• Knowledge of electrical system design, integration, and testing methodologies


• Experience creating and managing technical requirements and interface definitions


• Familiarity with electrical schematic development and electrical system analysis


• Experience using electrical test and troubleshooting equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, data acquisition equipment)


• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners

Leveling Expectations

Final leveling (Staff or Senior) will be determined based on the candidate\'s experience, education, demonstrated skills, and degree of independence and autonomy appropriate for the role. Both levels require a strong foundation in engineering principles and the ability to solve complex technical problems. Differentiation between levels is based on degree of ownership, autonomy, and influence.

• Staff Engineer (5+ years): Experienced with frequent application of technical standards, principles, and theories; works under general supervision to solve technical problems of moderate scope and complexity; executes defined scope of work with growing independence; contributes to system integration, supplier coordination, and technical problem-solving


• Senior Engineer (8+ years): Demonstrates a complete understanding and wide application of engineering principles, theories, and concepts; works under limited direction to solve a wide range of complex technical problems; independently determines and develops approaches to solutions; owns technical scope such as supplier oversight, integration activities, and compliance efforts; drives issue resolution and collaborates effectively with minimal guidance

Bonus Points

• Experience with aircraft electrical systems and avionics


• Experience with hybrid-electric propulsion systems


• Knowledge of FAA Part 23 certification requirements


• Familiarity with ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-160, or related aerospace standards


• Experience with power electronics, batteries, electric motors, or energy storage systems


• Experience supporting system integration and flight-test programs


• Proficiency with modeling, simulation, or electrical analysis tools


• Experience working within a fast-paced product development environment

Compensation

$109,000.00-159,000.00 annually. This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits. This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits. Compensation Range: $109,000 USD - $159,000 USD

What We Offer

• 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

What We Offer

• 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

Electra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position may be subject to ITAR requirements.