Avionics Engineer
Company: Electra Aero
Location: Manassas
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
About ElectraFrom revolutionizing air travel with our
hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft to tackling critical climate science
missions with our solar-powered stratospheric UAS, Electra builds
airplanes that make sense. Our world-class team of engineers isn't
afraid to disrupt the status quo and we plan to change the world
with modern ideas that challenge conventional thinking. Electra is
a new aerospace company headquartered -in Northern Virginia and
we're on a quest to build a team of insanely talented people who
want to do meaningful work. -Job Description -Electra is seeking an
Avionics/Electrical Engineer to support the development and testing
of avionics and electrical systems of our hybrid-electric aircraft.
This position focuses on design, prototyping, integration, and
testing and as such is nominally based in Manassas, Virginia.
-Responsibilities & Essential Functions
- Work towards electrically integrating all relevant aircraft
systems and components: aircraft avionics (computing), effector
controls, flight telemetry, power generation, electric propulsion,
battery monitoring and control.
- Understand program objectives and requirements to conduct trade
studies and define architectures, requirements, and interfaces
between systems.
- Select and interface with suppliers and provide technical input
(mass, performance, risk) to the program team to support
selection.
- Prepare and present at gated design reviews to demonstrate the
adequacy of the design.Qualifications & Required Skills - - - - -
-Required:
- 5+ years experience in relevant discipline areas.
- Experience with the aircraft development process and
familiarity with aircraft systems.
- Hands-on experience with avionics and aircraft electrical
systems.
- Proven experience with designing, fabricating, integrating, and
testing wire harnesses.
- Hands-on experience with integrating actuators, sensors, and
computing platforms.
- Experience with implementing and troubleshooting digital
communications architectures (i.e. RS422, CAN, Ethernet, and
ARINC429).
- Proficient with general-purpose test and build -equipment/tools
(oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering iron).
- A strong work ethic and ability to independently meet and lead
the areas described by the responsibilities and essential
functions.
- Quick and positive response to change, ability to multitask.
Focus on the output rather than the number of hours spent at work.
Willingness to work across time zones. - - - - - -Desired:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related
discipline preferred; advanced degree in a related discipline is an
plus.
- Experience with grounding schemes for large and complex
electrical systems.
- Experience with troubleshooting electromagnetic interference
issues (EMI).
- Experience with troubleshooting and designing PCBs.
- Experience in embedded programming, C/C++ and Linux
systems.
- Experience with standard general aviation
instrumentation/flight decks (i.e. Garmin/Avidyne).
- Experience with FAA experimental airworthiness and -Part 23
aircraft certification.
- Public health conditions permitting, the job may -involve
periods of domestic and international travel to support suppliers
and integration/flight test.---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
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Keywords: Electra Aero, Alexandria , Avionics Engineer, Engineering , Manassas, Virginia
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