Senior Flight Controls Engineer/Flight Controls IPT Lead

About Electra

Electra is a new aerospace company developing and manufacturing hybrid-electric aircraft to advance urban and regional mobility. Our mission is to decarbonize aviation with clean, quiet, environmentally friendly airplanes that can operate without conventional runways and we are backed by some of the biggest players in aerospace. Our world-class team of engineers aren’t afraid to disrupt the status quo and we plan to change the world with modern ideas that challenge the conventional thinking. Electra is headquartered in Northern Virginia with operations in Cambridge, MA, and Switzerland and growing quickly.

Job Description

Electra is seeking an experienced Senior Flight Controls Engineer (or Flight Controls IPT Lead position for the right applicant) for our unique hybrid-electric extreme-STOL aircraft family. This may be a Applicants must have a track record of working in a team through an aircraft development and certification program. Participation in a business-jet or sophisticated general aviation aircraft certification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Lead flight control system design and development from initial architecture through flight testing and vehicle certification.
• Conduct trade studies and define vehicle flight control architecture, including avionics, sensor and actuator selection.
• Implement DO-178C compliant software development processes.
• Development of vehicle flight control laws through desktop simulation, fixed base simulator and flight implementation on aircraft.
• Vehicle system identification flight test planning, execution and data reduction.
• Development of aircraft simulation environment
• Document analysis, prepare and present at gated design reviews to demonstrate the adequacy of the design.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• A strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
• C/C++ Embedded software development experience (DO-178C development processes). Competent use of MATLAB and Simulink.
• Expertise in state estimation and filtering of real-world data.
• Strong background in control theory.
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related discipline preferred; advanced degree in related discipline strongly preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in relevant flight controls areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), certification procedures (especially Part 23), and relevant industry standards (i.e. DO-178, DO-160, etc.).
• Licensed pilot preferred (FAA, EASA, PPL, CPL, etc.) but not required.

Electra is committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other factors prohibited by law. Electra will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

Additionally, as part of our commitment to health and safety, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Electra offers a reasonable accommodation process for individuals who are unable to meet our vaccination requirement due to a disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief.

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