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Electra.aero · 22 hours ago

Associate Flight Test Engineer

Electra 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 flight test operations, collaborate with engineers and test pilots, and contribute to the continuous improvement of flight test tools and processes.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle
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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

Aerospace EngineeringFlight Test ExperienceAircraft Systems KnowledgeProblem-Solving SkillsPrivate Pilot's LicenseCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsAttention to Detail

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

Company

Electra.aero

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Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable urban and regional air mobility.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$115M
Key Investors
Prysm CapitalStatkraft VenturesVirginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
2025-04-21Series B· $115M
2023-07-26Series Unknown
2023-06-01Grant

Leadership Team

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Marc Ausman
VP, Sales & Support
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