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From revolutionizing air travel with our hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft to tackling critical climate science missions with our solar-powered stratospheric UAS, Electra builds airplanes that make sense. Our world-class team of engineers isn’t afraid to disrupt the status quo and we plan to change the world with modern ideas that challenge conventional thinking. Electra 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 is seeking an Avionics/Electrical Engineer to support the development and testing of avionics and electrical systems of our hybrid-electric aircraft. This position focuses on design, prototyping, integration, and testing and as such is nominally based in Manassas, Virginia.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Work towards electrically integrating all relevant aircraft systems and components: aircraft avionics (computing), effector controls, flight telemetry, power generation, electric propulsion, battery monitoring and control.
• Understand program objectives and requirements to conduct trade studies and define architectures, requirements, and interfaces between systems.
• Select and interface with suppliers and provide technical input (mass, performance, risk) to the program team to support selection.
• Prepare and present at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design.

Qualifications & Required Skills

Required:

• 5+ years experience in relevant discipline areas.
• Experience with the aircraft development process and familiarity with aircraft systems.
• Hands-on experience with avionics and aircraft electrical systems.
• Proven experience with designing, fabricating, integrating, and testing wire harnesses.
• Hands-on experience with integrating actuators, sensors, and computing platforms.
• Experience with implementing and troubleshooting digital communications architectures (i.e. RS422, CAN, Ethernet, and ARINC429).
• Proficient with general-purpose test and build equipment/tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering iron).
• A strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
• 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.

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline preferred; advanced degree in a related discipline is an plus.
• Experience with grounding schemes for large and complex electrical systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting electromagnetic interference issues (EMI).
• Experience with troubleshooting and designing PCBs.
• Experience in embedded programming, C/C++ and Linux systems.
• Experience with standard general aviation instrumentation/flight decks (i.e. Garmin/Avidyne).
• Experience with FAA experimental airworthiness and Part 23 aircraft certification.
• Public health conditions permitting, the job may involve periods of domestic and international travel to support suppliers and integration/flight test.

Electra 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 will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

Additionally, as part of our commitment to health and safety, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Electra offers a reasonable accommodation process for individuals who are unable to meet our vaccination requirement due to a disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief.

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