Staff/Senior Mechanical Engineer

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

• Support the mechanical design, development, and integration of aircraft systems

• Develop design requirements, specifications, interface definitions, and supporting engineering documentation

• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and simulations to verify system performance and compliance with program requirements

• Support trade studies and design evaluations to optimize performance, weight, reliability, maintainability, and cost

• Create and maintain CAD models, layouts, installation definitions, and drawing packages as required

• Support supplier selection, technical evaluations, and development activities

• Participate in design reviews and technical assessments

• Review engineering deliverables including analyses, drawings, test plans, models, reports, and certification artifacts

• Support system integration activities and collaborate across disciplines including structures, propulsion, electrical, avionics, manufacturing, and flight test

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve integration and operational issues identified during development and test activities

• Support qualification, verification, validation, and certification efforts

• Assist with development of compliance documentation for FAA Part 23 and other applicable regulatory requirements

• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years (Staff) or 8+ years (Senior) of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong understanding of mechanical system design, integration, and verification processes

• Experience developing engineering requirements, specifications, and technical documentation

• Experience performing engineering calculations and analytical assessments