Senior / Principal Engineer – Electric Engine Lead
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech, operations
- Experience
- expert
- Organization Types
- aerospace, climate & sustainability, startups
- Location
- Manassas
- Posted Date
- Company
- Electra.aero
- Salary
- USD130,000.0 - USD180,000.0 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
Serve as the technical authority for the development of electric engines for the EL9 Ultra Short Aircraft. Refine requirements, guide suppliers, define interfaces, and ensure hardware meets performance, safety, and certification standards. Integrate electric propulsion systems into the hybrid-electric aircraft architecture.
Hard Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years (Senior) or 10+ years (Principal) of relevant experience
- Strong understanding of electric propulsion systems (motors, inverters/power electronics, cooling)
- Experience integrating complex subsystems into a larger platform
- Familiarity with systems engineering practices
- Knowledge of certification processes (FAA Part 23/25 or equivalent) and safety-critical development practices
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Soft Requirements
- Experience overseeing suppliers in the development of aircraft electric propulsion systems
- Prior involvement in aircraft certification programs
- Familiarity with hybrid-electric aircraft systems and power architectures
- Experience with electric machine/motor control development, motor modeling, or plant characterization
- Experience with fault-tolerant or redundant propulsion architectures and safety-critical design considerations