Principal Structures Design Engineer

Job Description

About Electra:

Electra's 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. Electra's 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 fast-paced. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, we're on a quest to build a team of insanely talented people who want to do meaningful work.

Position Overview

Electra.aero, a next-gen aerospace technology company, seeks a dynamic and energetic Principal Structures Design Engineer. This role will lead the design of Electra's 9-passenger Hybrid Electric eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) Aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a strong background designing metallic and composite structure to meet certification requirements within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

We are seeking a candidate with the following key experience and skills:

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Manage and lead the design of the airframe from Preliminary Design to detailed drawing release to Manufacturing.

Develop program design best practice to meet certification and aircraft requirements.

Develops structural layouts and concepts

Develops load paths and initial stress calculations to optimize primary and secondary structure

Designs and develops primary and secondary structures to meet certification and aircraft requirements

Conduct Integrated Product Team coordination with systems engineering, manufacturing, production and quality to meet IPT requirements

Holds design reviews and presentations on various structures of the aircraft

Interfaces with vendor/suppliers when required

Ensures adherence to program schedule as well as program cost targets

Ensures material and standards selection in line with industry norms and meet all regulatory and company requirements

Required Education and Experience:

Minimum of 12 years of experience in Aerospace design engineering with bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or 10 years and Master's degree; or 7 years and PhD.

Required Skills:

Experience of structural design for certification to part 23 or 25 standards

Strong skills in Siemens NX CAD Software and Teamcenter PLM Software

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office suites

Strong working knowledge of aircraft structures design of machined and sheet metal primary and secondary structures.

Strong working knowledge of GD&T

Knowledge of composite part design

Systems integration and supplier management

Proficient in technical requirements writing

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.

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical

Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems

Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)

US Person (Citizen or Green Card) Preferred

Location:

Headquarters in Manassas, VA. To encourage close collaboration this position is 3-4 OR 4-5 days in the office, with some virtual work allowed

Salary:

Electra's salary range for this position is: $160,000.00-200,000.00

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, job-related skills, experience, relevant education and/or training, role, level, location, and project.

Full-time

Hybrid remote