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 matters at this stage - and this role is no exception.

The Role

As our Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Aircraft Composite Structures, you'll be at the center of building a clean-sheet Part 23 aircraft. Operating within our Integrated Product Development Team (IPDT), you'll own the manufacturing engineering interface with Tier 1 suppliers responsible for secondary composite structures - driving manufacturability, integration, and readiness for final aircraft assembly. This role directly shapes cost, schedule, quality, and risk outcomes on the EL9 program.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the manufacturing engineering focal point for composite fabrication and assembly throughout product development.
• Lead coordination with Tier 1 composite structure suppliers, ensuring alignment on requirements, schedule, cost, quality, and risk.
• Act as the primary liaison between suppliers and product engineering to ensure proper integration into final aircraft assembly.
• Define and implement manufacturing requirements for composite structures fabrication and assembly.
• Coordinate integration between structure suppliers and tooling/equipment suppliers to support aircraft assembly.
• Conduct trade studies and resolve complex technical challenges related to composite structure integration in a Part 23 aircraft.
• Support the development of a greenfield production system, including assembly flow, factory layout, and facility setup.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Materials Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or production engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with aircraft composite fabrication and/or assemblies.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills - written and verbal.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including suppliers.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Bonus Points

• Experience with secondary composite structures assembly in an aerospace development environment.
• Background supporting aircraft OEMs or Tier 1 structural suppliers in development and/or production programs.
• Working knowledge of CAD and PLM systems.

Compensation

$110,000 – $135,000 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

• 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.