Electra.aero · 17 hours ago
Senior Airframe Stress Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expElectra.aero is pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft. The Senior Airframe Stress Engineer will support the development of major structural airframe assemblies, collaborating with various engineering teams and ensuring structural integrity for Type Certification.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Support the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up
Collaborate with suppliers and engineers from loads, design, M&P, structural test and certification throughout the entire product development process from prototype to high-rate production
Provide technical guidance to the engineering team on design concepts and structural analysis methods
Define the engineering analysis requirements that ensure structural integrity of the airframe to support Type Certification
Perform static and fatigue analysis of airframe structure in support of Type Certification using finite element analysis and conventional hand calculations using standard methodologies (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, ESDU, etc.)
Prepare, review and approve design dispositions and analysis substantiation
Support component and assembly tests, including definition, planning, requirements, and report writing
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of experience in airframe structural analysis
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline
Familiar with FAA Part 23 Certification Regulations
Proficiency with NX or other CAD software
Advanced knowledge of FEMAP/Nastran
In-depth understanding of aircraft loads, free body diagrams, behavior of aircraft components and mechanics of materials
Advanced proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis of composite and metallic structures
Ability to generate and review detailed analysis reports and aircraft type certification documents
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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