Electra.aero · 1 month ago
Senior Airframe Design Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expElectra.aero is pioneering sustainable aviation through the development of hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) aircraft. The Senior Airframe Design Engineer will lead the design, integration, and development of structures for the EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft, ensuring compliance with performance and safety goals.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of primary and secondary airframe structures, including fuselage, wing, empennage, and landing gear integration
Own structural design tasks from concept through detailed design and into certification, ensuring compliance with performance, manufacturability, maintainability, and safety requirements
Develop and define structural requirements, material selections, and design criteria in support of applicable airworthiness regulations
Collaborate with aerodynamics, propulsion, systems, manufacturing, stress, and certification teams to ensure integrated and optimized structural solutions
Produce high-quality design documentation, including 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, ICDs, and supporting design reports
Execute trade studies evaluating materials, configurations, manufacturing approaches, and integration options to balance weight, cost, and performance
Support structural analysis activities by working closely with stress engineers on static, dynamic, and fatigue considerations
Participate in design reviews and provide technical mentorship to early-career engineers
Work with suppliers on manufacturability, design-for-production, and technical issue resolution
Contribute to continuous improvement in Electra's structural design methods, tools, and development processes
Stay informed on emerging technologies, advanced materials, and evolving FAA certification requirements for new aircraft types
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
5+ years of experience in aircraft structural or airframe design, integration, and development (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Strong understanding of airframe structural design for both metallic and composite components
Demonstrated experience across conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (preferably Siemens NX or CATIA V5/V6)
Familiarity with FAA Part 23 or Part 25 structural certification requirements
Working knowledge of loads, stress, and fatigue principles and their influence on design decisions
Experience creating aerospace engineering drawings, design documentation, and configuration-controlled deliverables
Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective cross-functional teamwork
Ability to manage design tasks, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced development environment
Preferred
Experience with hybrid-electric, eSTOL/eVTOL, or other advanced aircraft development programs
Familiarity with composite manufacturing processes such as AFP, infusion, or hand layup
Experience with FEM tools (NASTRAN, FEMAP, HyperMesh)
Background in weight optimization, design-for-manufacturability, or design-to-cost
Knowledge of requirements management or PLM tools (JAMA, Teamcenter, etc.)
Experience coordinating with suppliers on design, fabrication, or integration activities
Private pilot license or a strong passion for aviation is a plus
Company
Electra.aero
Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable urban and regional air mobility.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$115MKey Investors
Prysm CapitalStatkraft VenturesVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-04-21Series B· $115M
2023-07-26Series Unknown
2023-06-01Grant
Leadership Team
Marc Ausman
VP, Sales & Support
Recent News
2025-11-24
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