Aircraft Wiring Systems Lead

About Electra

At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, point-to-point regional travel that gets people from where they are to where they want to go, without the congestion of major airports or the noise of conventional aviation.

A global company, headquartered in Manassas, VA, Electra is backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran, has filed for FAA Part 23 type certification, and carries 2,000+ intent to purchase from operators worldwide. We're a team of ~100 people moving fast toward first EL9 test flights in 2027 and certification by late 2029 or 2030. Every hire matter at this stage - and this role is no exception.

The Role

Electra is seeking an Aircraft Wiring Systems 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.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design of 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.
• 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, ICDs, and certification deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers.
• 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.

What You Bring

• 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.
• Strong understanding of aircraft wiring systems design preferably in Part 23 or Part 25 programs.
• Demonstrated 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 including DO-254, DO-160, ARP4754A, ARP4761, or SAE AS50881.
• Experience producing system-level documentation including 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.

Bonus Points

• 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.

Compensation

$130,000.00 – $160,000.00 annually. This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
• Paid winter break
• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
• Free on-site parking