Senior Airframe Stress Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Airframe Stress Engineer

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.

Job Description

Electra.aero, a next-gen aerospace technology company, seeks a dynamic and energetic Senior Airframe Stress Engineer . This role will support the development of Electa's 9-passenger Hybrid Electric eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) Aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a strong background analyzing metallic and composite structure to meet certification requirements within a fast-paced, innovative environment. We are seeking a candidate with the following key experience and skills:

Responsibilities

• Support the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineers from loads, design, M&P, structural test and certification throughout the entire product development process from prototype to high-rate production
• Provide technical guidance to the engineering team on design concepts and structural analysis methods.
• Define the engineering analysis requirements that ensure structural integrity of the airframe to support Type Certification.
• Perform static and fatigue analysis of airframe structure in support of Type Certification using finite element analysis and conventional hand calculations using standard methodologies (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, ESDU, etc.)
• Prepare, review and approve design dispositions and analysis substantiation.
• Support component and assembly tests, including definition, planning, requirements, and report writing
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in airframe structural analysis.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Familiar with FAA Part 23 Certification Regulations
• Proficiency with NX or other CAD software
• Advanced knowledge of FEMAP/Nastran
• In-depth understanding of aircraft loads, free body diagrams, behavior of aircraft components and mechanics of materials.
• Advanced proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis of composite and metallic structures.
• Ability to generate and review detailed analysis reports and aircraft type certification documents

• Location: Manassas, VA headquarters (on-site presence strongly preferred).

• Travel: Occasional (<10%).