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.
Position Overview:
a nextgen aerospace technology company seeks a dynamic and energeticSeniorCertification Engineer. This role will support certification activities related to the EL9 aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working with internal company functions and the FAA on type certification of new aircraft within a fastpaced innovative environment.
The Big Picture:- Alignment: This role will support the Electra Certification Team orchestrate the operating rhythm for the company looking for ways to ensure the Certification Team is aligned with Electras mission and purpose etc.
- Discipline: This role will help ensure the Certification Team maintains an established operating rhythm with consistency and discipline driving culture by virtue of adherence to core commitments on how we work and communicate with one another for the EL9 project.
- Continuous Improvement: This role will support and look for ways to ensure appropriate coordination of various certification activities with internal Electra functions external Team members such as Designees and the FAA.
- Force Multiplier: This role will be a critical force multiplier for the EL9 Team by helping with a coordinated and understood certification approach.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:- Coordinate with internal functions required deliverables for type certification.
- Coordinate compliance activities and questions as needed with external DERs and FAA.
- Help develop strategies for type certification.
- Participate in reviews with the FAA.
- Status actions and activities for the project with internal functions and the FAA.
- Research required operational and foreign certification requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:- Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical Field (preferably Engineering)
- At least 5 years experience in an Engineering environment
Required Skills and Qualifications:- Understanding of aerospace engineering practices.
- Ability to work effectively with crossfunctional groups
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work with normal office tools such as Excel PowerPoint etc. but also ability to adapt to new tools.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:- Understanding of FAA regulatory requirements for type certification.
- Experience in commercial engineering environment.
Location:- Headquarters in Manassas VA.
Travel: <25%
Salary:
Electras salary range for this position is: $82110.00 $192780.00
Our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum range for the Company level overall across all locations & projects and 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:
Senior IC