Senior Propulsion Engineer

4 weeks ago

Manassas Park, Virginia, United States Electra Aero Full time

About Electra Aero:

We're a cutting-edge aerospace company revolutionizing air travel with our sustainable 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.

Primary Purpose:

We're seeking an experienced Senior Propulsion Engineer to support the development of a hybrid electric propulsion system for our 9-passenger eSTOL aircraft. This is an incredible hands-on opportunity to support all activities related to propulsion system development and play an integral role in a cutting-edge development program.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

  • Support development of the hybrid electric propulsion system, including batteries, high voltage electrical distribution, electric motors, power electronics, turbogenerator, fuel system, fire protection, propellers, and other related equipment.
  • Evaluate, select, and oversee suppliers for propulsion equipment.
  • Understand program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures, requirements, and interfaces between systems.
  • Develop requirements for the propulsion system, compatible with the program-level safety, performance, certification, and business objectives.
  • Utilize analysis, modeling, and simulation tools to evaluate compliance to requirements.
  • Support detailed design activities for the propulsion system, including BOM development, interface management, power, and weight management, hardware and software design definition, and analysis activities.
  • Provide hands-on support for propulsion system integration and test activities.
  • Collaborate with program management, other IPTs, and functional groups to accomplish team goals.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

  • A strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead the areas described in the responsibilities and essential functions.
  • Experience in the development of aerospace propulsion systems.
  • Understanding of design standards and verification methods (analysis and test) for the development of aircraft propulsion systems.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt well to change.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or other related technical discipline; and 6+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience

Additional Desired Skills:

  • Master's Degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards.
  • Experience with hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
  • US Person (Citizen or Green Card)

Preferred:

Licensed Pilot Preferred (FAA, EASA, PPL, CPL, etc.)

Location:

Headquartered in Northern Virginia, with daily onsite office hours to encourage close collaboration on a complex program.

Travel:

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