Electra.aero · 1 day ago
Principal Systems Test Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expElectra.aero is pioneering sustainable aviation with hybrid-electric aircraft aimed at transforming regional air mobility. The Principal Systems Test Engineer will lead evaluation test activities for the EL9 aircraft, defining and executing integrated test strategies to ensure reliable and safe operations.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Lead the execution of the aircraft-level systems test strategy, from component level to flight test
Define system-level test setups according to engineering provided test plans
Architect, develop, and optimize test environments, including SIL/HIL labs with a focus on automation
Collaborate closely with engineering to ensure internal customer needs are met
Support root-cause analyses, failure investigations, and data-driven troubleshooting across multi-disciplinary systems
Develop and maintain robust test procedures and documentation, including procedures and data management
Source test equipment and instrumentation according to requirements defined by engineering in systems and aircraft level test plans
Provide technical mentorship to junior test and systems engineers
Contribute to the creation and advancement of Electra's test processes, tools, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of experience in systems testing, integration, or verification of complex aerospace systems, or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience
Strong understanding of aircraft systems architecture, including propulsion, electrical power systems, avionics, and flight controls
Demonstrated expertise in assisting engineering with test plan development
Hands-on experience with HIL/SIL environments, test automation, and data acquisition systems
Familiarity with FAA certification processes, system safety assessments, and verification traceability
Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., JAMA, DOORS) and test data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python)
Strong collaboration skills and experience leading technical reviews with cross-functional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical and program stakeholders
Preferred
FAA certification experience
Test engineering experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, distributed propulsion, or high-voltage electrical systems
Experience with developing or operating large-scale ground tests (e.g., structural testing, propulsion systems, battery energy storage systems, hardware systems integration labs)
Knowledge of environmental qualification test standards (DO-160) and system development standards (e.g., ARP4754A and ARP4761)
Experience with data acquisition systems (e.g., HBM, IACRA, and similar systems)
Experience with successfully and efficiently testing through third party services providers
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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