0142 - Lead Flight Test Engineer

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.

Lead Flight Test Engineer
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 will evolve and grow with time so will this job. Our Lead Flight Test Engineersupports the development of our eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) aircraft development. This is an incredible handson opportunity to support our projects and aircraft prototyping team.
Responsibilities

• Manage flight test operations for the Electra EL2 aircraft including all aspects of flight test instrumentation data collection test planning and test .
• Maintain flight procedures and operating handbooks for flight operations.
• Lead the development of the flight test control room.
• Develop the flight test instrumentation plan and lead flight test operations for the Electra EL3 aircraft.
• Managing functional and physical interfaces between the flight test instrumentation system and the vehicle.
• Leading verification activities (including analysis and testing) for the flight test instrumentation system.
• Understanding program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures requirements and subsystem interfaces.
• Preparing and presenting at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

• B.S. in Aerospace or Computer Science Engineering (or related STEM discipline) and
• 6 or more years of experience in relevant discipline areas (or an equivalent combination of education skills and experience).

• Experience in fixedwing flight test operations for experimental aircraft.
• A strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience working on prototype development programs.
• Experience with flight test operations of electric aircraft.
• Experience with flight test data reduction and aerodynamic and propulsion system analysis.
• Experience with MATLAB / Simulink.
• US Person (Citizen or Green Card) Preferred.
• Licensed Pilot Preferred.

Location: Headquarters in Manassas encourage close collaboration this position requires an onsite presence.
Travel: <25


Salary:Electras salary range for this position is: $81250..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.