Electra.aero · 11 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expElectra.aero is pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility. The Senior Software Engineer will support the development of flight software for the EL2 and EL9 aircraft, making a direct impact on cutting-edge aviation technology.
AerospaceElectric VehicleTransportationAir Transportation
Responsibilities
Support the continued development of EL2 flight software, including pilot displays, FTI systems, and flight control computers
Support the analysis of flight test data related to the onboard flight control and computational systems of the EL2
Participate in code reviews
Address and resolve complex software engineering challenges, using a combination of technical expertise and problem-solving skills
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, operations, program leadership, suppliers and certification leads, to ensure successful project execution
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with at least 5+ years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Proficiency with Matlab and scripting
Experience with C, JavaScript and Git
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Preferred
Proficiency with HTML
Familiarization with networking and Linux
Knowledge of communication protocols e.g. UDP, CAN, serial
Troubleshooting embedded systems, scoping, bus sniffing, etc
Experience with UX/GUI design using web frameworks like node.js
Experience with electronics, embedded systems and/or avionics integration and testing
Experience with aviation software standards, particularly DO-178C, software certification and regulatory processes
Experience across the full life-cycle development of aircraft systems, from initial design and analysis to testing, certification, and operational monitoring
Experience working on fly-by-wire and/or electric propulsion aircraft systems
Data visualization and presentation skills
Private pilot certificate
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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