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Senior Flight Controls Engineer

1 month ago

Manassas Park, United States Electra Aero Full time
About Electra Aero

We're a new aerospace company headquartered in Northern Virginia, revolutionizing air travel with our hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft and tackling critical climate science missions with our solar-powered stratospheric UAS. Our world-class team of engineers is passionate about disrupting the status quo and changing the world with modern ideas that challenge conventional thinking.

Job Description

We're 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 aircraft and additional projects. This is an incredible hands-on opportunity to make a direct impact on a cutting-edge development program.

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.
Requirements
  • 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).
  • Experience supporting the development of aircraft control systems and integrated flight hardware.
  • 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.
Preferred 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.
Location & Travel

Headquarters in Manassas, VA.

Travel may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer an unparalleled total rewards 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 Aero 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 Aero 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 Aero will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

Electra Aero is an E-Verify employer.