Principal Mechanical Engineer

3 weeks ago

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

Electra Aero is revolutionizing air travel with its hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft, tackling critical climate science missions with its solar-powered stratospheric UAS, and building airplanes that make sense. Our world-class team of engineers isn't afraid to disrupt the status quo and change the world with modern ideas that challenge conventional thinking. Electra Aero is a new aerospace company headquartered in Northern Virginia, and we're on a quest to build a team of insanely talented people who want to do meaningful work.

Job Description

Electra Aero is seeking a Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer to lead the IPT design, analysis, test, and integration of vehicle subsystems on our prototype 9-passenger hybrid electric eSTOL aircraft. This is an incredible hands-on opportunity to make a direct impact on a cutting-edge development program. This position will be based in Manassas, Virginia.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions
  • Manage and lead the development of vehicle subsystems, from system architecture through integration.
  • Provide subject matter expertise, technical review, design guidance, and mentoring.
  • Develop subsystem and component requirements compatible with safety, performance, and business objectives.
  • Select and manage suppliers/partners, providing guidance to help meet the required integrated product engineering team deliverables.
  • Manage functional and physical interfaces between the vehicle subsystems and the vehicle.
  • Perform/review analysis, modeling, and simulation to verify subsystems and components meet performance and safety requirements.
  • Interface with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure program alignment.
  • Communicate information about vehicle subsystem design, requirements, and performance between the design team, management, customer, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Understand program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures, requirements, and interfaces between subsystems.
  • Prepare and present at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design.
Required Education and Experience
  • B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related STEM discipline) and 12 or more years of experience in relevant discipline areas (or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience).
Required Skills
  • Experience with the aircraft development process and familiarity with aircraft subsystems.
  • Advanced understanding of engineering fundamentals.
  • A strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience leading the development of aerospace systems, from conceptual design through production.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards.
  • Proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred) and mechanical systems-oriented analysis techniques (stress analysis, multi-body dynamics, thermal, etc).
  • US Person (Citizen or Green Card) Preferred.
  • Licensed Pilot Preferred.
Location: Headquarters in Manassas, VA. To encourage close collaboration, this position requires daily onsite hours.

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