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Senior Airframe Stress Engineer

Electra.aero
Manassas, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
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 5 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: Headquarters in Manassas, VA. This position requires daily onsite office hours.

Travel: Minimal

Salary: Electra's salary range for this position is: $130,000.00- $170,000.00

Our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum range for the Company level overall across all locations & projects and does not necessarily reflect the budgeted amount for this position. Individual pay is based on additional factors, including project budgets, job-related skills, experience, relevant education and/or training, role, level, location, and project.

Salary : $130,000 - $170,000

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