Senior Flight Physics Engineer

2 days ago

Manassas, Virginia, United States Electra Aero Full time
Job Description

About Electra Aero

Electra Aero is a pioneering aerospace company dedicated to revolutionizing urban and regional mobility through the development and manufacturing of hybrid-electric aircraft. Our mission is to decarbonize aviation by creating clean, quiet, and environmentally friendly airplanes that can operate without conventional runways. Backed by leading players in the aerospace industry, our world-class team of engineers is committed to disrupting the status quo and changing the world with innovative ideas that challenge conventional thinking.

Our Team

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile individual to join our team as a Senior Flight Physics Engineer. As a startup company, Electra Aero is at an early stage, and this position requires a dynamic and adaptable person who is not afraid to work hard and move fast. As the company evolves and grows, so will this job.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of aerodynamic and propulsion system models/database and aeropropulsive analysis tools.
  • Conduct conceptual and preliminary design studies of eSTOL and analysis of comparator aircraft.
  • Integrate empirical methods, hand calculations, vortex lattice codes, CFD, wind tunnel, and flight test data to analyze aerodynamic performance and stability & control.
  • Own the development of the vehicle cockpit simulator software and hardware. Support flying qualities assessments.
  • Support flight test planning, instrumentation selection, execution, and data analysis.
  • Document analysis, prepare and present at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design.

Requirements

  • Strong Technical Background. A Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Multidisciplinary, Mechatronic Engineering or related discipline and/or equivalent years of experience and 6+ years of direct Aerospace/Engineering Experience.
  • Experience with Aircraft Design Process. Familiarity with various vehicle analysis tools. Understanding of fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, aircraft sizing, performance, stability and control. Experienced with existing tools for the design and analysis of aircraft systems, propellers, airfoils, motors, and engines.
  • Interpersonal Skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, absolute integrity, and a strong work ethic.
  • Software Engineering. Familiarity with software development in MATLAB, Simulink, python, Fortran, C.
  • Highly Flexible and Dynamic. Quick and positive response to change, ability to multitask. Focus on the output rather than the number of hours spent at work. Willingness to work across time-zones.
  • US Person. Must be a US Person (Citizen or Green Card).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Aircraft Control System Design. Experience with control law development. Experience moving from control system requirements to hardware (pulleys, pushrods, etc.) strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Detailed Aero Design. Experience moving from concept to firm OML definition (surfaces, flaps, inlets, fairings, etc.).
  • Flight or Wind Tunnel Testing Experience. Planning, leading, and executing tunnel test campaigns.
  • Aircraft Rapid Prototyping, Hands-on Experience.
  • CFD Proficiency.
  • 3D CAD Proficiency (CATIA/Solidworks).
  • Software Engineering. Familiar with continuous integration, agile development methods, and design optimization.
  • Ability to Interface with Various Functions. Ability to interface with various functions (engineering, manufacturing, contracts, finance, supply chain, HR, IT, etc.) and apply a positive, creative, analytical mindset that motivates the team to push through challenges and meaningfully helps resolve problems (technical, programmatic, interpersonal, etc.) in a startup environment.

Location: Headquarters in Manassas, VA. To encourage close collaboration on a complex hardware program, this position requires daily onsite office hours.

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