Electra.aero · 2 hours ago
Data Platforms & Applications Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
1+ years expElectra.aero is pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric aircraft. The Data Platforms & Applications Engineer will support the design, build, and operation of core data and digital platforms, focusing on data integration, application development, and analytics.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and maintain data pipelines and integrations across operational systems
Develop custom front-end applications on top of core data platforms
Support analytics, reporting, and decision‑support use cases
Collaborate directly with users to translate operational needs into technical solutions
Ensure technical decisions reflect real user workflows and constraints
Contribute to early AI/ML‑enabled capabilities where appropriate
Ability to competently navigate across backend, frontend, data storage, cloud infrastructure, and emerging AI/ML tooling as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, or a related discipline
1+ years of Software/Data Engineering experience
Demonstrated core proficiency in Python (backend, data pipelines, ML) and/or TypeScript (JavaScript)
Solid understanding of: Data structures and storage systems, Cloud infrastructure, Application development (frontend), Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements, Strong collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical teams
Ability to competently navigate across backend, frontend, data storage, cloud infrastructure, and emerging AI/ML tooling as needed
Candidates must have permanent work authorization in the United States. This role does not support F‑1 OPT/CPT, H‑1B sponsorship, or any other employment visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Familiarization with front-end geospatial and data visualization libraries, such as React, Leaflet, D3
Experience or strong interest in logistics, supply chain, sustainment, aviation, and/or readiness analysis
Experience building or experimenting with LLM‑based applications
Familiarity with large‑scale data systems and analytics
Prior exposure to production systems supporting operational users
Experience in SQL, Go, or Rust
Company
Electra.aero
Electra develops hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable urban and regional air mobility.
51-200 employees
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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