0136 - Principal Systems Engineer

Electra.aero - Manassas, VA

Full-time - Principal

Manassas, VA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Electra is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support systems engineering activities and Integrated Product Team (IPT) coordination for the prototype 9-passenger hybrid electric eSTOL aircraft. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to make a direct impact on a cutting-edge development program, based in Manassas, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining system engineering processes for the program.
• Leading requirements management activities for the program, including developing requirements, establishing requirements traceability verification matrices (RVTM), and supporting verification analysis and testing.
• Performing safety and reliability analysis, including Functional Hazard Assessments, Fault Tree Analysis, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
• Collaborating with Integrated Product Teams to define and manage system and subsystem interfaces.
• Supporting aircraft level processes and documentation, including CONOPs development and risk management planning.
• Providing subject matter expertise, technical review, and mentoring to a broad team of engineers.
• Interfacing with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure program alignment.

Requirements

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, or related STEM discipline.
• 12 or more years of experience in relevant discipline areas (or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience).
• Experience with the aircraft development process and understanding of aircraft systems and integration.
• Experience applying systems engineering methods and tools, including requirements development and system safety analysis.
• Experience managing suppliers, vendors, and projects across different functional teams.
• A strong work ethic and ability to independently execute the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading systems engineering activities on an aircraft platform.
• Experience supporting prototype development programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards.
• US Person (Citizen or Green Card) Preferred.
• Licensed Pilot Preferred.