Lead Systems Engineer
5 days ago
Electra Aero: Pioneering the Future of Aviation
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Systems Engineer to join our team at Electra Aero. As a key member of our aviation technology division, you will be responsible for leading systems engineering activities for our cutting-edge EL9 Ultra Short aircraft.
About Us
Electra Aero is a pioneering aerospace company headquartered in Northern Virginia, dedicated to building a team of talented individuals who share our passion for disrupting the status quo and shaping the future of air travel. Our vision is to create a world where transportation is fast, efficient, and sustainable.
Job Summary
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in system engineering, particularly in safety-critical systems, risk analysis, and application of industry standards such as SAE ARP5754 and DO-178C/DO-254. You will lead requirements management activities, support systems integration, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of systems and processes.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- System Engineering Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices for systems engineering, ensuring adherence to industry standards and internal procedures.
- Requirements Management: Lead requirements management activities, including elicitation, definition, traceability, verification, and validation, to ensure accurate and complete system requirements.
- Systems Integration: Support systems integration activities to ensure effective interaction between aircraft systems, and identify areas for improvement.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, safety, testing, and regulatory compliance teams to ensure successful implementation of systems and processes.
- Technical Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise, technical review, and mentoring to a broad team of engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education and Experience: Minimum 12 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 10 years with a master's degree, or 7 years with a PhD.
- Industry Standards: Proven experience with safety-critical systems, risk analysis, and application of standards such as SAE ARP5754 and DO-178C/DO-254.
- Requirements Management Tools: Familiarity with requirements management tools (e.g., JAMA) and system modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink).
- Development Assurance Levels: Strong understanding of development assurance levels (DALs), safety assessments, and verification processes.
- Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with certification processes and regulatory requirements for commercial aircraft (e.g., FAA, EASA).
Salary and Benefits
Electra Aero offers a competitive salary range of $100,750 - $224,750, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance, generous PTO and sick leave, company holidays, paid winter break, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
Work Environment and Conditions
Work is typically performed in a warehouse/aviation and office environment, requiring proper safety precautions. Some fieldwork may be required, working in both indoor and outdoor conditions. You may need to lift up to 50 lbs.
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