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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.\nA 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 2,000+ intent to purchase from operators worldwide. We’re a team of ~100 people moving fast toward first EL9 test flights in 2027 and certification by late 2029 or 2030. Every hire matters at this stage - and this role is no exception.\nThe Role\nAs our Senior Instrumentation Engineer, you'll design, build, and maintain the instrumentation and data acquisition systems that power Electra's ground and flight test programs. This is a hands-on technical role with high visibility - the quality of your work directly determines the quality of the data engineering relies on to advance the EL9 toward FAA Part 23 certification. You'll work closely with the Systems Test Manager and flight test team to stand up a capability built for a certification program, not adapted from one.\nWhat You'll Do\nDesign, install, and maintain sensor systems, signal conditioning hardware, and data acquisition systems for ground and flight test applications.\nDevelop and manage data acquisition architectures that capture test data across avionics, propulsion, structural, and flight control systems.\nCollaborate with test and engineering teams to define instrumentation requirements and ensure data quality meets certification standards.\nDevelop calibration procedures and maintain traceability of all instrumentation systems.\nSupport SIL/HIL lab development with instrumentation integration and signal interface design.\nTroubleshoot instrumentation anomalies in real time during ground and flight test operations.\nDocument instrumentation designs, configurations, and test procedures to support FAA certification activities.\nWhat You Bring\nBachelor's degree in Aerospace or related engineering degree or equivalent experience (aerospace, electrical, or mechanical preferred).\n8+ years of experience in instrumentation and data acquisition for aerospace ground or flight test programs.\nHands-on experience with sensor selection, signal conditioning, and DAS hardware (e.g., Curtiss-Wright, Amphenol, HBK, or similar).\nProficiency with instrumentation software and data processing tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or equivalent).\nExperience developing instrumentation plans and test procedures in support of CAA (FAA/EASA) certification programs preferred.\nStrong understanding of avionics, propulsion, or structural test environments.\nS. Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) required.\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$115,000—$140,000 USD\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive salary and equity\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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