Electra.aero · 16 hours ago
Associate Flight Test Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$76K/yr - $98K/yr
1+ years expElectra.aero is a startup focused on developing a hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft to transform regional air mobility. The Associate Flight Test Engineer will support the development and flight testing of this innovative aircraft, engaging in various flight test operations and collaborating with engineers and test pilots.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Support flight test operations for the Electra EL-2 aircraft, including all aspects of flight test instrumentation, planning, execution, and data review
Lead flight test activities either in Telemetry, or onboard experimental aircraft
Collaborate with engineers, test pilots, and maintenance team to accomplish test objectives safely and efficiently
Draft and maintain aircraft operational documentation including limitations and the flight manual
Contribute to the continuous improvement of flight test tools and processes
Review FAA regulations and test requirements to draft test plans and associated hazard analyses for the Electra EL-9 aircraft
Support the development of a flight test instrumentation plan for the Electra EL-9 aircraft
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Aerospace Engineering (or related STEM discipline)
Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class 3 medical certificate
Familiarity with aircraft systems, operations or instrumentation
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent organization, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
1+ years of relevant flight test experience
Private Pilot's license (or higher)
Experience monitoring or reviewing test data
US Person (Citizen or Green Card) preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
STD
LTD
Life insurance
Generous PTO and sick leave
Company holidays
Paid winter break
401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Free catered lunches
Amazing coffee
Snacks
Drinks
Fruit
Free parking
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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