About Electra:
Electra's next gen mission is to develop Ultra Short aircraft, built for Direct Aviation. 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.

Position Overview
Electra.aero, a next-gen aerospace technology company, seeks a dynamic and energetic Principal Structures Design Engineer. This role will lead the design of Electra's 9-passenger Hybrid Electric eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) Aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a strong background designing metallic and composite structure to meet certification requirements within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

We are seeking a candidate with the following key experience and skills:

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Manage and lead the design of the airframe from Preliminary Design to detailed drawing release to Manufacturing.
• Develop program design best practice to meet certification and aircraft requirements.
• Develops structural layouts and concepts

• Develops load paths and initial stress calculations to optimize primary and secondary structure
• Designs and develops primary and secondary structures to meet certification and aircraft requirements
• Conduct Integrated Product Team coordination with systems engineering, manufacturing, production and quality to meet IPT requirements
• Holds design reviews and presentations on various structures of the aircraft
• Interfaces with vendor/suppliers when required
• Ensures adherence to program schedule as well as program cost targets
• Ensures material and standards selection in line with industry norms and meet all regulatory and company requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in Aerospace design engineering with bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering; or 10 years and Master's degree; or 7 years and PhD.

Required Skills:

• Experience of structural design for certification to part 23 or 25 standards
• Strong skills in Siemens NX CAD Software and Teamcenter PLM Software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office suites
• Strong working knowledge of aircraft structures design of machined and sheet metal primary and secondary structures.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T
• Knowledge of composite part design
• Systems integration and supplier management
• Proficient in technical requirements writing
• A strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Competency in engineering analysis, including structural, thermal, and electrical
• Experience integrating electrical and mechanical subsystems
• Experience designing mechanical parts (CAD). Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)
• US Person (Citizen or Green Card) Preferred

Location:

• Headquarters in Manassas, VA. To encourage close collaboration this position is 3-4 OR 4-5 days in the office, with some virtual work allowed