About Electra
From revolutionizing air travel with our hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft to tackling critical climate science missions with our solar-powered stratospheric UAS, Electra builds airplanes that make sense. Our world-class team of engineers isn’t afraid to disrupt the status quo and we plan to change the world with modern ideas that challenge conventional thinking. Electra is a new aerospace company headquartered in Northern Virginia and we're on a quest to build a team of insanely talented people who want to do meaningful work.
Job Description
Electra is seeking a
Prinicipal
Flight Controls Engineer to support the development of the Fly-by-Wire (FBW) flight control system on our technical demonstrator hybrid electric eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) aircraft and additional projects. This is an incredible hands-on opportunity to make a direct impact on a cutting-edge development program. This position will be based in Manassas, Virginia.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions
- Engineering support in all aspects of the development of the FBW flight control system for the TD aircraft, including system architecture, hardware, software, and flight control algorithm development.
- Providing subject matter expertise, technical review, design guidance, and mentoring.
- Developing subsystem and component requirements compatible with safety, performance, and business objectives.
- Managing functional and physical interfaces between the flight control system and the vehicle.
- Leading verification activities (including analysis and testing) for the flight control system.
- Interfacing with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure program alignment.
- Communicating information about the flight control system design, requirements, and performance between the design team, management, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Understanding program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures, requirements, and interfaces between subsystems.
- Preparing and presenting at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design.
Required Education and Experience
- B.S. in Aerospace or Computer Science Engineering (or related STEM discipline) and
- 12 or more years of experience in relevant discipline areas (or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience).
Required Skills
- Experience supporting the development of aircraft control systems and integrated flight hardware.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience leading the development of FBW aircraft systems, from conceptual design through production.
- Experience working on prototype development programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards (DO-178, DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754, ARP4761, etc.)
- Experience with MATLAB / Simulink.
- US Person (Citizen or Green Card) Preferred
- Licensed Pilot Preferred
Working Conditions:
- Work is typically performed in a warehouse/aviation and office environment which requires proper safety precautions. May need to lift up to 50 lbs.
Location
: Headquarters in Manassas, VA. To encourage close collaboration this position requires daily onsite hours.
Travel
: <25%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.Additionally, as part of our commitment to health and safety, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Electra offers a reasonable accommodation process for individuals who are unable to meet our vaccination requirement due to a disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief.
