Senior Materials, Process, & Test Engineer
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech, operations
- Experience
- late
- Organization Types
- aerospace, climate & sustainability, startups
- Location
- Manassas
- Posted Date
- Company
- Electra.aero
- Salary
- USD130,000.0 - USD160,000.0 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
Develop, select, test, and certify advanced materials and processes for a hybrid-electric aircraft. Responsibilities include material specification, test campaign design and execution, FAA Part 23 compliance, trade studies, failure analysis, supplier coordination, and technical communication.
Hard Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or related STEM discipline).
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in aerospace materials and processes, including composite and metallic structures.
- Expertise in aerospace material systems (metallic alloys, composites, adhesives, coatings, etc.).
- Strong understanding of material processing methods (lamination, curing, heat treatment, bonding, welding, additive manufacturing, etc.).
- Experience in design, planning, and execution of structural and environmental test programs.
- Knowledge of certification pathways for materials and processes under FAA Part 23 or Part 25.
- High competence with engineering fundamentals and ability to translate test data into actionable design/process insights.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and ability to independently lead projects from concept through validation.
Soft Requirements
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.