Senior Electrical Engineer

5 days ago

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

Electra Aero is a pioneering aerospace company that's revolutionizing the industry with its sustainable eSTOL aircraft and solar-powered stratospheric UAS. Our team of world-class engineers is dedicated to disrupting the status quo and changing the world with modern ideas that challenge conventional thinking.

We're headquartered in Northern Virginia and are on a quest to build a team of incredibly talented individuals who want to do meaningful work. Our company culture is built on diversity, inclusivity, and a commitment to fostering a work environment that's free from discrimination.

Job Description

We're actively recruiting a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems for our prototype aircraft and emerging 9-passenger eSTOL hybrid-electric aircraft. This position focuses on PCB design, test fixtures, electrical prototyping, avionics testing, and system integration.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions
  • Support design, analysis, and testing of electrical systems for our hybrid-electric aircraft.
  • Support the development of avionics (both in-house and COTS) systems and equipment.
  • Understand and use communications protocols for electrical systems such as CAN-bus, ethernet, and serial.
  • Support power distribution (low voltage and high voltage), power electronics, electrical energy storage, and electric machine testing.
  • Printed circuit board bring up and test.
  • Build and design electrical harnessing for communications and power across the aircraft.
  • Developing test fixtures for data acquisition systems.
  • Support and buildup of telemetry systems.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace, or a related field; and 6+ years of experience in relevant discipline areas or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.

Qualifications & Required Skills
  • Experience in the development of 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 expectations in the areas described in the responsibilities and essential functions.
  • Organization and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt well to change.
Additional Desired Skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry standards.
  • Master's in relevant engineering discipline.
  • Experience with implementing and troubleshooting digital communications architectures (i.e. Serial, CAN, Ethernet, and ARINC429).
  • Experience with grounding schemes for complex electrical systems.
Location and Travel

Headquarters in Manassas, VA. To encourage close collaboration, this position is 3-4 days in the office, with some virtual work allowed. Travel is less than 25%.

Salary and Benefits

Electra Aero's salary range for this position is: $81,250.00 – 181,250.00. Our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum range for the Company level overall across all locations & projects and does not necessarily reflect the budgeted amount for this position. Individual pay is based on additional factors, including project budgets, job-related skills, experience, relevant education and/or training, role, level, location, and project.

In addition to offering an exciting work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making Ultra Short flight a reality, at Electra Aero, we offer an unparalleled total rewards package. This includes 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.

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