Aircraft Electrical Wiring Design Lead

About Electra:At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility, by making air travel more efficient, quieter, and environmentally friendly. Able to operate from soccer field-sized spaces, our Ultra Short unlocks a new era of aviation through what we call Direct Aviation - the next level of connectivity bringing air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, with additional locations in Switzerland, we're building a diverse team of global professionals passionate about redefining the future of aviation.Position Overview:Electra is seeking an Aircraft Electrical Wiring Design Lead to lead the development, integration, and optimization of wiring systems on Electra's flagship nine-passenger EL9 aircraft. This role will be responsible for the aircraft wiring - including both low voltage and high voltage - ensuring reliable, certifiable, and high-performance operation across the full aircraft lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:Lead the design the aircraft's wiring systems, including harness design, routing, shielding, grounding, and installation.Collaborate closely with airframe, avionics, flight controls, and propulsion teams to ensure wiring systems conform with design guide requirements and meet the needs of all subsystems.Develop, support, and execute test plans for wiring systems, including validation, HIL setups, bench, and lab testing.Evaluate and qualify suppliers, components, and subsystems, ensuring compliance standards and reliability requirements are met.Generate and maintain system documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, Interface Control Document (ICD's), and certification deliverables.Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and rigor.Contribute to process development and continuous improvement initiatives in electrical systems engineering.Stay current with evolving hybrid-electric aircraft technologies, FAA regulations, safety, and certification standards.Required Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering or other related field; Master's degree preferred.8+ years of experience in aircraft wiring systems design, integration, and certification, or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.Required Skills and Qualifications:Strong understanding of aircraft wiring systems design preferably in Part 23 or Part 25 programsDemonstrated ability to create system schematics, design wire harnesses and perform system integration.Proficiency with CAD tools including Mentor Capital and Siemens NX.Proficiency with industry standards and processes relevant to the development of aircraft wiring systems, including DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754A, ARP4761, or SAE AS50881.Experience producing system-level documentation, including system description documents, design review presentations, analysis reports, test plans and reports, and certification deliverables.Strong collaboration skills with cross-discipline teams and experience leading technical reviews.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a track record of influencing stakeholders.Desired Skills and Qualifications:Experience leading the development of electrical systems for FAA Part 23 aircraft.Hands-on experience with commercial certification processes (preferably FAA Part 23).Experience with hybrid-electric propulsion or advanced electrical architectures.Experience managing supplier development activities.Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., JAMA) and/or system modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).Private pilot license a plus.LocationAdditional Information:Location: Headquarters in Manassas, VA. Strong preference for on-site presence to encourage close collaboration.Travel: Occasional travel (