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Electra.aero · 3 months ago

Staff Design Engineer - Propulsion

Manassas, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

2+ years exp

Electra.aero is pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility. The Staff Design Engineer - Propulsion will conduct design, analysis, test, and integration of propulsion systems for Electra's eSTOL aircraft.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Complete designs for mechanical integration of propulsion systems utilizing NX CAD modeling and analysis tools

Working with suppliers as necessary to mechanically integrate components into the airframe

Knowledge of and experience working with and designing to FAA Part 23 structural requirements and derived ASTM standards

Managing physical interfaces between propulsion components and the airframe

Complete trade studies on alternative designs to meet requirements and objective functions

Performing modeling, analysis and simulation (eg static and dynamic stress analysis) to verify integrated propulsion components meet performance and safety requirements

Preparing and presenting at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design

Communicating information about propulsion integration design, requirements, and performance between the design team, management, customer, subcontractors, and vendors

Qualification

NX CAD modelingAerospace component designFAA Part 23 knowledgeEngineering analysisManufacturing methodsTeamcenter PLM SoftwareCommunication skillsOrganization skillsWork ethic

Required

Minimum of 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering on air vehicles with bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or related STEM discipline)

Experience in aerospace component design

Understanding of manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, composite lamination, etc)

High competence with, and fluid use of, engineering first principles

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