Electra Aero Principal Systems Engineer Leadership Role
1 day ago
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering activities for our EL9 Ultra Short aircraft. The successful candidate will have a strong background in system engineering, particularly in the areas of safety, development assurance, and requirements management.
About Electra AeroElectra Aero is a pioneering aerospace company headquartered in Northern Virginia, dedicated to disrupting the status quo with innovative ideas that challenge conventional thinking. Our team is passionate about building a cutting-edge product that redefines air travel without airports, emissions, or noise.
Job Responsibilities- Lead the implementation of system engineering processes across the EL9 program to ensure adherence to industry standards, internal procedures, and best practices.
- Support the development of company and program-level processes and documentation, including configuration management, change management, risk management, and development assurance processes.
- Lead requirements management activities for the EL9 program, including elicitation, definition, traceability, verification, and validation.
- Support systems integration activities for the EL9 program, ensuring systems work together effectively across the aircraft.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, safety, testing, and regulatory compliance, to ensure successful implementation of systems and processes.
- Minimum 12 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 10 years and Master's degree; or 7 years and PhD.
- Proven experience with safety-critical systems, risk analysis, and application of standards such as SAE ARP5754, ARP 4761, or DO-178C/DO-254.
- Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., JAMA) and system modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink).
- Strong understanding of development assurance levels (DALs), safety assessments, and verification processes.
- Familiarity with certification processes and regulatory requirements for commercial aircraft (e.g., FAA, EASA).
The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $240,000 per year, based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, education, location, and project requirements. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance, PTO, sick leave, company holidays, paid winter break, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
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