0109 - Senior Flight Controls Engineer

1 week ago


Manassas, Virginia, United States Electra Aero Full time
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 Senior 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 aircraft, including system architecture, hardware, software, and flight control algorithm development.
  • Setup of simulation models and test environments for control algorithm verification.
  • 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.
Required Education and Experience
  • B.S. in Aerospace or related STEM discipline and
  • 6 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.
  • Experience with MATLAB / Simulink.
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience with the development of FBW aircraft systems, from conceptual design through production.
  • Experience setting up test and simulation environments (software-in-loop, hardware-in-loop) for flight control avionics.
  • Experience developing safety-critical systems.
  • Experience working on prototype development programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures, and relevant industry standards
  • 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.
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