Multidisciplinary Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About Electra

At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility, by making air travel more efficient, quieter, and environmentally friendly. Able to operate from soccer field-sized spaces, our Ultra Short unlocks a new era of aviation through what we call Direct Aviation - the next level of connectivity bringing air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, with additional locations in Switzerland, we're building a diverse team of global professionals passionate about redefining the future of aviation.

Position Overview :

Electra is seeking a motivated Multidisciplinary Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of aircraft systems across our hybrid-electric Ultra Short program. This role is ideal for an engineer excited to work hands-on across multiple domains-including propulsion, electrical, mechanical, fluid systems, and embedded hardware-on a cutting-edge flight development program. Come make use of the full breadth and depth of your engineering skill set at Electra-where you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our flying EL2 aircraft from day one.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Contribute to the development and integration of aircraft subsystems, including hybrid-electric propulsion components, high-voltage distribution, electric motors, batteries, mechanical structures, fuel and thermal management systems, and related equipment.
• Support supplier evaluations, component selection, and coordination activities for multidisciplinary hardware.
• Assist in trade studies and help define system architectures, requirements, and interfaces across electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Develop system requirements aligned with safety, performance, certification, and program objectives.
• Utilize engineering analysis, modeling tools, and simulation methods to evaluate compliance with requirements.
• Support detailed design activities, including BOM creation, interface definition, weight and power tracking, and integration documentation.
• Provide hands-on support for hardware bring-up, subsystem debugging, instrumentation, and system-level testing on the EL2 aircraft.
• Execute functional tests, collect data, and help diagnose issues related to electrical, mechanical, and fluid subsystems.
• Collaborate closely with program management, engineering IPTs, and cross-functional groups to support major milestones.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

Required Skills

Desired Qualifications

Location

HQ in Manassas, VA. To enable close collaboration on a complex program, this position requires daily onsite presence.

Travel

Salary

Electra's overall salary range for this level is : $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 Our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum for the Company level across all locations and projects and do not necessarily represent the budgeted amount for this position. Individual pay is based on factors including project budgets, job-related skills, experience, relevant education and / or training, role level, location, and project scope.