About Electra

Electra's mission is to develop a hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft, designed to transform regional air mobility. We are redefining the next level of connectivity, pioneering direct aviation - without airports, emissions, or noise. Electra's Ultra Short aircraft will revolutionize air travel by bringing it closer to where we live, work, and play, making new connections possible. This makes a new venture like Electra exciting and fast-paced. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, 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 Lead Mass Properties Engineer to support the development of our EL9 Ultra Short aircraft.  This is an incredible opportunity to make a direct impact on a cutting-edge development program.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Lead mass properties control and management execution across for the EL9 program.
• Conduct advanced design weight estimation to develop preliminary weight estimates to support advanced design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies, etc.
• Develop current and forecasted weight, balance, and mass properties data.
• Perform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies and completed systems.
• Develop mass properties processes and tools to be implemented across Electra.
• Coordinate with SME's across the program to understand weight impacts of design decisions.
• Support the development and presentation of weight status or technical data to design teams and program leadership.
• Review and support detail and installation drawing release processes.
• Work under minimal direction.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills and enjoys working in a team environment.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in STEM discipline
• 5+ years of mass properties experience
• Experience with applicable industry recommended mass properties practices
• A strong work ethic and ability to independently execute the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with 3D solid modeling software applications (preferably NX) and product data management tools (TeamCenter).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards.
• US Person Preferred.

Location: Corporate headquarters in Manassas, VA. This position requires an onsite presence.

Travel: <10%

Salary: Electra's salary range for this position is: $130,000.00 - 170,000.00 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.