Electra.aero · 3 weeks ago
Associate Flight Controls Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $85K/yr
0+ years expElectra.aero is pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft. They are seeking an Associate Flight Controls Engineer to support the development of the Fly-by-Wire flight control system on their hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft, contributing directly to a cutting-edge aircraft development program while working closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the engineering development of the FBW flight control system, including system architecture, hardware integration, software implementation, and control law development
Assist in building simulation models and test environments for control algorithm development and verification
Contribute to drafting and refining subsystem and component requirements to meet safety, performance, and program objectives
Participate in managing functional and physical interfaces between the flight control system and the vehicle
Support verification and validation activities, including analysis, simulation, and bench testing
Collaborate with suppliers, partners, and internal engineering teams to maintain alignment across program milestones
Help prepare documentation and processes in support of aircraft certification activities
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related STEM discipline
0-2 years of relevant engineering experience (internships, co-ops, or project team experience acceptable)
Foundational understanding of aircraft flight control systems or control theory
Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced development environment
Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn complex systems
Preferred
Experience with flight controls, avionics, or aircraft systems through internships, academic projects, or research
Hands-on experience developing simulation or test environments (SIL/HIL) is a plus
Exposure to safety-critical system development or model-based design
Familiarity with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) or relevant industry standards
US Person (Citizen or Green Card) preferred
Pilot experience or interest in aviation is a plus
Company
Electra.aero
Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable urban and regional air mobility.
51-200 employees
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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