Electra.aero · 6 hours ago
Principal Electrical Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expElectra.aero is pioneering sustainable aviation with its hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft. They are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the development and optimization of electrical power systems for their EL9 aircraft, ensuring high-performance operation and system safety throughout the aircraft lifecycle.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric Vehicle
Responsibilities
Lead the design the aircraft's electrical systems, including generation, conversion, distribution, and energy storage
Develop and maintain aircraft power budgets, assess load cases, and perform trade studies to optimize system efficiency and reliability
Define and enforce system-level electrical and power interface requirements, including grounding strategies, EMI/EMC protection, and safety features
Collaborate closely with propulsion, avionics, flight controls, and structural teams to ensure electrical system compatibility and safe integration
Develop and execute test plans for electrical systems, including validation, HIL setups, bench, and lab testing
Evaluate and qualify suppliers, components, and subsystems, ensuring compliance standards and reliability requirements are met
Generate and maintain system documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, Interface Control Document (ICD's), and certification deliverables
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and rigor
Contribute to process development and continuous improvement initiatives in electrical systems engineering
Stay current with evolving hybrid-electric aircraft technologies, FAA regulations, safety, and certification standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in aerospace, Electrical Engineering or other related field; Master's degree preferred
10+ years of experience in aircraft electrical systems design, integration, and certification, or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience
Strong understanding of aircraft electrical power systems (preferably 28Vdc)
Demonstrated ability to perform electrical load analysis, wire harness design, and system integration
Proficiency with electrical modeling and simulation tools
Familiarity with EWIS requirements, EMI/EMC testing, and environmental qualification
Proficiency with industry standards and processes relevant to the development of aircraft electrical systems, including DO-254 or DO-178C processes for complex hardware/software systems
Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (preferably Mentor Capital)
Experience producing system-level documentation, including system description documents, design review presentations, analysis reports, test plans and reports, and certification deliverables
Strong collaboration skills with cross-discipline teams and experience leading technical reviews
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a track record of influencing stakeholders
Preferred
Experience leading the development of electrical systems for FAA Part 23 aircraft
Hands-on experience with commercial certification processes (preferably FAA Part 23)
Experience with hybrid-electric propulsion or advanced electrical architectures
Experience managing supplier development activities
Familiarity with redundant power systems, fail-safe designs, and fault detection/isolation techniques
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., JAMA) and/or system modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink)
Private pilot license a plus
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
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