Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$93k–$126k/yr
Staff / Senior Mechanical Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new o…
Skills: Mechanical System Design, 3D CAD Modeling, NX, System Integration, Engineering Analysis
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what…
Skills: Corporate Governance, Securities Law, M&A, Commercial Contracting, Government Contracting
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$93k–$126k/yr
Staff / Senior Electrical Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new o…
Skills: Electrical System Design, High-Voltage Power Distribution, Low-Voltage Power Distribution, Avionics, Hybrid-Electric Propulsion
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$92k–$112k/yr
About Electra At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation through the development of hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) aircraft designed to transform regional mobility. Our aircraft operate fr…
Skills: Airframe Structural Design, 3D CAD, Siemens NX, CATIA V5/V6, FAA Part 23/25 Certification
Manassas, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$170k/yr
About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what…
Skills: Digital Manufacturing, PLM Integration, ERP Implementation, MES Architecture, Aerospace Manufacturing
Manassas, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$185k–$225k/yr
About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what…
Skills: Material Review Board, Nonconformance Resolution, Liaison Engineering, Root Cause Corrective Action, Aerospace Production Engineering
Manassas, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$165k–$200k/yr
Senior Manager, Production & Industrialization About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousa…
Skills: Aircraft Final Assembly, Industrialization Strategy, Prototype Production, Manufacturing Readiness, Production System Design
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$130k–$155k/yr
About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what…
Skills: Sourcing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Performance Management, RFI/RFP Process, Supplier Auditing
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$153k–$185k/yr
Engineering Manager – Control Laws About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of…
Skills: Flight Controls, Control Theory, Flight Dynamics, Model-Based Development, Safety-Critical Software
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$153k–$185k/yr
Engineering Manager – Flight Control System About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks tho…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Flight Control Systems, Aerospace Certification, People Management, Cross-functional Leadership
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$110k–$155k/yr
Staff/Senior Mass Properties Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of ne…
Skills: Mass Properties Control, Weight Estimation, Center Of Gravity Calculation, Inertia Measurement, 3D Solid Modeling
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$112k–$140k/yr
Staff Aerospace Research Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're pioneering hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft that redefine regional air mobility. Our technology enables operations from soccer-fie…
Skills: Vehicle-level Modeling, Aerodynamic Analysis, Vehicle Simulation, Flight Control Design, MATLAB
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$130k–$180k/yr
Senior / Principal Flight Physics Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're pioneering hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft that redefine regional air mobility. Our technology enables operations from s…
Skills: Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Flight Vehicle Dynamics, Aircraft Performance, Python
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$140k–$175k/yr
About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what…
Skills: Production Planning, Manufacturing Planning, Industrial Engineering, MS Project, Configuration Management
Manassas, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$110k–$160k/yr
Staff / Senior Flight Physics Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're pioneering hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft that redefine regional air mobility. Our technology enables operations from socce…
Skills: Aircraft Performance Analysis, Flight Physics, FAA Part 23 Certification, Python, MATLAB
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$110k–$120k/yr
About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what…
Skills: ITAR Compliance, EAR Compliance, OFAC Regulations, Export Classification, Licensing
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$110k–$155k/yr
Staff/ Senior Avionics Engineer About Electra At Electra, we're pioneering hybrid‑electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft that redefine regional air mobility. Our technology enables operations from soccer‑field…
Skills: Avionics System Design, System Integration, Requirements Management, Electrical Schematics, Interface Control Documents
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$110k–$135k/yr
About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what…
Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Aircraft Systems Integration, DFM, DFA, DFT
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
$170k–$205k/yr
About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what…
Skills: General Ledger Management, Financial Close, Cost Accounting, ERP Implementation, DCAA Compliance
Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
About Electra At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what…
Skills: Flight Controls Certification, System Safety Assessment, Verification Planning, MATLAB, Simulink
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The role involves the mechanical design, development, and integration of aircraft systems for a hybrid-electric aircraft. Responsibilities include performing engineering analyses, creating CAD models, and supporting FAA Part 23 certification efforts.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 to 8 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience. Proficiency in 3D CAD tools, specifically NX, and a strong understanding of system verification processes are required.
Staff / Senior Mechanical Engineer
About Electra
At Electra, we're building the EL9 - a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, point-to-point regional travel that gets people from where they are to where they want to go, without the congestion of major airports or the noise of conventional aviation.
A global company headquartered in Manassas, VA, Electra is backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran, has filed for FAA Part 23 type certification, and carries 2,200+ pre-orders from 60+ operators worldwide. We're a team of ~110 people moving fast toward first EL9 test flights in 2027 and certification in late 2029 or 2030. Every hire matters at this stage - and this role is no exception.
The Role
Electra is seeking a Staff / Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of mechanical systems for our hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft. This role involves hands-on engineering work across system architecture, design, integration, prototyping, and testing activities and is based in Manassas, Virginia.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the development of a revolutionary aircraft while working alongside a highly collaborative engineering team.
What You'll Do
What You Bring
Leveling Expectations
Final leveling (Staff or Senior) will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, demonstrated skills, and degree of independence and autonomy appropriate for the role.
Both levels require a strong foundation in engineering principles and the ability to solve complex technical problems. Differentiation between levels is based on degree of ownership, autonomy, and influence.
Bonus Points
Compensation
$93,000.00- $126,000.00 annually. This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
What We Offer
Compensation and Benefits
In addition to offering an exciting work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making Ultra Short flight a reality, at Electra, we offer an unparalleled total rewards package. Electra offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance, generous PTO and sick leave, company holidays, paid winter break, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting. Life at Electra includes a variety of perks, such as free catered lunches, amazing coffee, snacks, drinks, fruit, free parking, and opportunities for much more.
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a warehouse/aviation and office environment, which requires proper safety precautions. Work may require some physical effort in handling light materials, boxes, power tools, prototypes, and different materials or equipment. Due to the nature of our business and projects, some fieldwork may be required, working in both indoor and outdoor conditions. You may need to lift up to 50 lbs.
Background & Drug Screening
Successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening prior to starting work may be required for this position.
Commitment
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.
Electra is committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other factors prohibited by law. Electra will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.
Electra is an E-Verify employer.
Pioneering Direct Aviation - Air travel without airports, emissions, or noise.
Electra builds aircraft that bring air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. Our journey begins with Ultra Short aircraft designed to make regional air mobility more accessible. Our Ultra Short aircraft uses patented blown-lift technology to take off and land in lengths as short as 150 ft, providing operational flexibility comparable to a helicopter yet with the improved safety and the economics of a fixed-wing aircraft. The hybrid-electric propulsion system gives operators maximum flexibility to optimize the choice of energy use, with electric power for clean, quiet operations near populated areas, low to no fuel burn on shorter routes, and a hybrid mix to fly longer routes and comply with regulatory fuel reserve requirements. What is ultra short? Electra’s Ultra Short technology combines the best of aviation, enabling takeoff and landing in incredibly short distances, to go where today only helicopters can go, without compromising on speed or range. Yet safer and quieter.
Offices: Manassas, Virginia 20110, US · Falls Church, Virginia, US · Bern, CH · Boston, Massachusetts, US
Pioneering Direct Aviation - Air travel without airports, emissions, or noise.
Electra builds aircraft that bring air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. Our journey begins with Ultra Short aircraft designed to make regional air mobility more accessible. Our Ultra Short aircraft uses patented blown-lift technology to take off and land in lengths as short as 150 ft, providing operational flexibility comparable to a helicopter yet with the improved safety and the economics of a fixed-wing aircraft. The hybrid-electric propulsion system gives operators maximum flexibility to optimize the choice of energy use, with electric power for clean, quiet operations near populated areas, low to no fuel burn on shorter routes, and a hybrid mix to fly longer routes and comply with regulatory fuel reserve requirements. What is ultra short? Electra’s Ultra Short technology combines the best of aviation, enabling takeoff and landing in incredibly short distances, to go where today only helicopters can go, without compromising on speed or range. Yet safer and quieter.
Offices: Manassas, Virginia 20110, US · Falls Church, Virginia, US · Bern, CH · Boston, Massachusetts, US
