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Every day in the U.S., people make 35 million trips of 50-500 miles, stuck in traffic or routed through crowded hubs. Chances are, you've been one of them. At Electra, we're changing that with the EL9, a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in just 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology opens up thousands of new places to fly, beyond conventional runways, congested airports and long drives. We're backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell and Safran. Operators worldwide have signed intent-to-purchase agreements for the first 2,200 aircraft we produce, and we're moving toward first test flights in 2027.\nGetting a new kind of aircraft airborne takes more than ambition. It takes our kind of bold: people who think big while working in the real world. Who move ideas into action and collaborate without silos. Who put people first and make room at the table for everyone. Who challenge one another without diminishing one another.\nSound like you? Then look beyond what you thought were your own limits, and help us take flight beyond runways.\nThe Role\nElectra is seeking a Airframe Design Engineer to help the design, integration, and development of primary and secondary structures for our nine-passenger EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft.\nIn this role, you will support major structural design deliverables, collaborate deeply with multidisciplinary teams, and help ensure the aircraft's structures meet performance, safety, manufacturability, and certification goals. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer ready to contribute at a high level while influencing design decisions across multiple aircraft systems.\nThis role is based at our Manassas, VA headquarters, with on-site presence strongly preferred, and includes occasional travel (under 10%).\nWhat You'll Do\nSupport the design and development of primary and secondary airframe structures, including fuselage, wing, empennage, and landing gear integration.\nAssist with structural design tasks from concept through detailed design and into certification, ensuring compliance with performance, manufacturability, maintainability, and safety requirements.\nWork with structural requirements, material selections, and design criteria in support of applicable airworthiness regulations.\nCollaborate with aerodynamics, propulsion, systems, manufacturing, stress, and certification teams to ensure integrated and optimized structural solutions.\nProduce high-quality design documentation, including 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, ICDs, and supporting design reports\nExecute trade studies evaluating materials, configurations, manufacturing approaches, and integration options to balance weight, cost, and performance\nSupport structural analysis activities by working closely with stress engineers on static, dynamic, and fatigue considerations\nParticipate in design reviews and provide technical mentorship to early-career engineers\nWork with suppliers on manufacturability, design-for-production, and technical issue resolution\nContribute to continuous improvement in Electra's structural design methods, tools, and development processes\nStay informed on emerging technologies, advanced materials, and evolving FAA certification requirements for new aircraft types\nSupport CAD admin duties such as tool and process development for designers\nWhat You Bring\nBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred\n2+ years of experience in aircraft structural or airframe design, integration, and development (or equivalent combination of education and experience)\nStrong understanding of airframe structural design for both metallic and composite components\nDemonstrated experience across conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases\nProficiency with 3D CAD tools (preferably Siemens NX or CATIA V5/V6)\nFamiliarity with FAA Part 23 or Part 25 structural certification requirements\nWorking knowledge of loads, stress, and fatigue principles and their influence on design decisions\nExperience creating aerospace engineering drawings, design documentation, and configuration-controlled deliverables\nStrong communication and collaboration skills for effective cross-functional teamwork\nAbility to manage design tasks, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced development environment\nBonus Points\nExperience with hybrid-electric, eSTOL/eVTOL, or other advanced aircraft development programs\nFamiliarity with composite manufacturing processes such as AFP, infusion, or hand layup\nExperience with FEM tools (NASTRAN, FEMAP, HyperMesh)\nBackground in weight optimization, design-for-manufacturability, or design-to-cost\nKnowledge of requirements management or PLM tools (JAMA, Teamcenter, etc.)\nExperience coordinating with suppliers on design, fabrication, or integration activities\nPrivate pilot license or a strong passion for aviation\nThis 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 and comprehensive benefits.\nCompensation Range\n$92,000—$112,000 USD\nWhat We Offer\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance\nGenerous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays\nPaid winter break\n401(k) with immediate vesting\nFree catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters\nFree on-site parking\nElectra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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