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Manassas, United States Electra Aero Full time $100,750 - $224,750
Job DescriptionJob Description

About Electra

From revolutionizing air travel with our sustainable 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 actively recruiting a Principal Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics to support design and development of high voltage and low voltage electrical systems for our 9-passenger eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing), hybrid-electric aircraft. This position focuses on design, prototyping, integration, and testing and as such is based in Manassas, Virginia. 

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

  • Manage design, analysis, integration and testing of electrical systems for our hybrid-electric aircraft.  This role has the potential to support the development a number of aircraft electric systems and equipment, including avionics, power distribution (low voltage and high voltage), power electronics, electrical energy storage, and electric machines.
  • Understand program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures, requirements, and interfaces between systems.
  • Develop and manage requirements for the electrical systems and equipment, compatible with the program-level safety, performance, certification, and business objectives.
  • Manage the evaluation and selection of electrical equipment suppliers.  Provide subject matter expert review and oversight throughout the development process.
  • Prepare and present gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design.
  • Provide hands-on support for electrical and power electronic system integration and test activities.
  • Collaborate with program management, other IPTs, and functional groups to accomplish team goals.
  • Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace, or a related field; and
  • 12+ year of experience in relevant discipline areas or an equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
  • Expertise in the area of high power hybrid-electric and/or fully electric propulsion systems and power electronics.

Qualifications & Required Skills

  • Experience in the development of aerospace electrical systems, hybrid-electric propulsion and/or avionics systems.
  • Proficient with general-purpose test and build equipment/tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering iron).
  • A strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead the areas described in the responsibilities and essential functions.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt well to change.

Additional Desired Skills:

  • Master’s or PhD degree in relevant engineering discipline strongly desired.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards.
  • Experience with implementing and troubleshooting digital communications architectures (i.e. RS422, CAN, Ethernet, and ARINC429).
  • Experience with grounding schemes for large and complex electrical systems.
  • US Person (Citizen or Green Card) Preferred

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

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