0138 - Associate Multidisciplinary Engineer
0138 - Associate Multidisciplinary Engineer
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$ 53300 - 118900
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About Electra:
Electras next gen mission is to develop Ultra Short aircraft built for Direct Aviation. We are redefining the next level of connectivity pioneering direct aviation without airports emissions or noise. Electras Ultra Short aircraft will revolutionize air travel by bringing it closer to where we live work and play making new connections possible. This makes a new venture like Electra exciting and fastpaced. Headquartered in Northern Virginia were on a quest to build a team of insanely talented people who want to do meaningful work.
Job Description
Electra is actively recruiting anAssociateMultidisciplinary Engineer to support the design development and testing of our hybridelectric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. As a startup company Electra is at an early stage so this position requires a versatile person who is not afraid to work hard and move fast. As the company evolves and grows with time so will this job. This position is in Manassas VA. Mainly under supervision this Engineer will primarily focus on supporting multiple projects and collaborate with senior and principal engineers to accomplish project engineering tasks in multiple disciplines.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Design or support the design of various test or prototype systems.
- Prepare and present at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the designs and procedures.
- Assist with sourcing suppliers and providingtechnical inputs (mass performance risk) to the program team to support selection.
- Understand program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures requirements and interfaces between systems.
- Support system integration ground and flight tests and data analysis activities for the aircraft.
- Utilize ground and flight test data to improve the fidelity of the simulation environment and aircraft control laws collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team to design test and implement flight and missioncritical software.
- Integrate and test the systems in the lab and modify software/hardware and designs as needed.
Qualifications & Required Skills
- Competent usage of commercial CAD tools (i.e. SolidWorks NX CATIA).
- Fundamental background in electrical engineering
- Handson experience with integrating actuators sensors and computing platforms.
- Experience implementing and troubleshooting digital communications architectures (RS422 CAN Ethernet ARINC429.
- Experience with software and embedded development.
- Proficient with generalpurpose test and building equipment (oscilloscope multimeter soldering iron 3D printer power tools).
- Strong problemsolving skills and ability to work collaboratively within a startup environment.
- Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for your design process.
- Track record of working in a team through an aircraft development program.
- Strong program background work ethic and interdisciplinary/system thinking to independently meet and lead the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in mechanical electrical multidisciplinary mechatronic aerospace or a related field and
- 0 years of experience in relevant discipline areas or an equivalent combination of education skills and experience
Additional Desired Skills:
- A Masters or PhD degree in a relevant engineering discipline is strongly desired.
- Familiarity with software development in C and Java.
- Strong ability to interpret schematics
- Experience with troubleshooting and designing PCBs.
- Experience in embedded programming C/C and Linux systems
- Experience with Linuxbased build environments.
- Experience with the aircraft development process and familiarity with aircraft systems.
- Experience with HBM data acquisition systems.
- Experience with machineshops (drill press lathe mill etc..
- Experience with highvoltage electrical systems.
- Working knowledge of government development programs and contracting.
- US Person (Citizen or Green Card) Preferred
Location: Headquarters in Manassas VA.To encourage close collaboration this position is 4 5 days a week in the Manassas VA office.
Travel: <25
Salary:Electras salary range for this position is: $53300.00 to $118900.00
Our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum range for the Company level overall across all locations & projectsand does not necessarily reflect the budgeted amount for this position.Individual pay is based on additional factors including project budgets jobrelated skills experience relevant education and/or training role level location and project.
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 EVerify employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
