Senior Airspace Engineer
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech
- Experience
- late
- Organization Types
- aerospace, climate & sustainability, startups
- Location
- Manassas
- Posted Date
- Company
- Electra.aero
- Salary
- USD115,000 - USD180,000 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
Develop methods, procedures, airspace solutions, and policies to safely integrate Ultra Short operations into national airspace systems. Shape flight demonstrations, simulations, and data collection to inform policy and standards in the US and Europe, collaborating with the FAA, NATCA, and industry standards organizations.
Hard Requirements
- Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, aviation management, airport planning, or related field
- 5+ years in airspace management research, policy/regulatory development, or airspace/procedure design
- Strong working knowledge of FAA and/or EASA regulatory frameworks (AC 150 series, Part 135, Part 23, TERPS/PANS-OPS, 8260-series Orders)
- Experience working with regulators, air navigation service providers, airport operators, and industry partners
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Soft Requirements
- Experience leading airspace integration research with FAA, NASA, or MITRE
- Experience as an air traffic controller or with non-FAA procedure design provider
- Private or commercial pilot experience