Electra.aero · 3 months ago
Lead Mass Properties Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expElectra.aero is pioneering sustainable aviation with its hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft. The Lead Mass Properties Engineer will support the development of the EL9 aircraft, focusing on mass properties control, weight estimation, and collaboration with design teams.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Lead mass properties control and management execution across for the EL9 program
Conduct advanced design weight estimation to develop preliminary weight estimates to support advanced design proposals, prototyping efforts, trade studies, etc
Develop current and forecasted weight, balance, and mass properties data
Perform estimation, calculation, and measurement/verification of mass, center of gravity, and inertias of components, assemblies and completed systems
Develop mass properties processes and tools to be implemented across Electra
Coordinate with SME's across the program to understand weight impacts of design decisions
Support the development and presentation of weight status or technical data to design teams and program leadership
Review and support detail and installation drawing release processes
Work under minimal direction
Excellent written/verbal communication skills and enjoys working in a team environment
Qualification
Required
B.S. in STEM discipline
5+ years of mass properties experience
Experience with applicable industry recommended mass properties practices
A strong work ethic and ability to independently execute the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions
Excellent organization and communication skills
Other duties as assigned
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Experience with 3D solid modeling software applications (preferably NX) and product data management tools (TeamCenter)
Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards
US Person 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
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