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Autonomy Chief Engineer

Electra -
Manassas, VA

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Job Details

$175,000 - $215,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Systems integration
Engineering phase involvement
Verification (System development task)
Team leadership
Design engineering
Aviation
Automation system design
Design (software development lifecycle)
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

About Electra

At Electra, we're building the EL9 — a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. 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.

A 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.

The Role

Electra seeks a highly experienced Autonomy Chief Engineer to lead the design and integration of flight autonomy systems on future variants of Electra's flagship nine-passenger EL9 aircraft and other new products. This role will serve as a primary architect and system integrator, with emphasis on understanding the customer use cases to build conviction on the internal requirements before executing the program by maturing the design and partnerships through successful gate reviews.

What You'll Do

Customer and Partner Engagement

Partner with internal government and commercial programs leaders to deeply understand the real needs of the customers, not just their explicitly stated goals
Synthesize these inputs to develop system requirements and concept of operation that define what Electra will develop to.
Assess state of suppliers for various elements of the autonomy architecture including system components, support infrastructure, and data. Lead supplier/partner engagement and selection efforts.
Support internal and external communication of Electra's autonomy strategy

Technical Integration and Design Maturity

Define autonomy concept of operations, functional decomposition, and system architecture
Develop integration strategies aligned with existing EL9 aircraft design
Evaluate architectures and interfaces for completeness, performance, and integration risk
Partner with the EL9 PMO to conduct trade studies for autonomous capability enhancements

Requirements Development and Traceability

Lead the development of requirements for EL9 autonomy system, including both aircraft requirements and non-aircraft associated elements.
Develop operational plan for the system including training systems, operational specifications, minimum equipment lists, etc.
Collaborate with product development teams to ensure sound requirements flowdown and traceability.
Assess verification approaches to confirm practicality and alignment with program objectives.

Gate Review and Development Plan

Assemble development and test plan for autonomy systems
Lead gate reviews as design matures
In collaboration with the Certification Team, support the development of a initial certification strategy with the relevant airworthiness authorities, especially defense authorities.
Provide recommendations to program leadership.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience ( advanced degree preferred)
US Persons required
Extensive experience (typically 12+ years) in flight autonomy or highly automated systems development
Proven ownership of complex autonomous system design and integration
Experience supporting or participating in government certification programs, including FAA and/or defense airworthiness processes
Strong background in formal development processes (e.g., ARP4754B)
Demonstrated technical leadership of engineering teams and supplier engagements, through direct management and/or senior technical direction
Experience conducting trade studies and preparing for design reviews
Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, actionable technical feedback

Bonus Points

Pilot certificate preferred but not required.
Familiarity with development and test planning for ground and flight activities.
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading certification activities, including FAA or defense airworthiness.
Demonstrated mentorship of senior engineers and IPT leads.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and equity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
Paid winter break
401(k) with immediate vesting
Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
Free on-site parking

Electra 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. This position may be subject to ITAR requirements.

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