0136 - Principal Systems Engineer

About Electra

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 a Principal Systems Engineer to support systems engineering activities and IPT coordination for the prototype 9-passenger hybrid electric eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) 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

• Developing and maintaining system engineering processes for the program.
• Leading requirements management activities for the program, including developing requirements, establishing requirements traceability verification matrices (RVTM) and supporting verification analysis and testing.
• Performing safety and reliability analysis, including (but not limited to) Functional Hazard Assessments, Fault Tree Analysis, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
• Collaborating with Integrated Product Teams to define and manage system and subsystem interfaces.
• Supporting aircraft level processes and documentation, including CONOPs development and risk management planning.
• Providing subject matter expertise, technical review, and mentoring to a broad team of engineers.
• Interfacing with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure program alignment.

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration(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 understanding of aircraft systems and integration
• Experience applying systems engineering methods and tools, including requirements development and system safety analysis.
• Experience managing suppliers, vendors and projects across different functional teams
• A strong work ethic and ability to independently execute the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading systems engineering activities on an aircraft platform.
• Experience supporting prototype development programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards.
• 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.

Travel: 25%
Salary: Electra’s overall salary range for this level is: $100,750 - $224,750
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.