Senior / Principal Multidisciplinary Test & Simulation Engineer
About the role
About 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.
Responsibilities
- Build and support SIL / HIL labs to replicate end-to-end simulation of aircraft operations.
- Build and integrate real-time simulation models using RTOS platforms and model-based development tools (e.g., Simulink, MATLAB).
- Develop custom interfaces between disparate simulation models and hardware components.
- Maintain configuration control and documentation for all simulation environments in support of FAA Part 23 certification activities.
- Collaborate with the functional IPTs to define test requirements and resolve integration issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline or combination of education and equivalent experience (aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or software preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in simulation development, systems integration, or related engineering roles.
- Experience with hardware integration testing in SIL/HIL lab environments.
- Hands-on experience with model-based development tools such as MATLAB / Simulink or equivalent a plus.
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and hardware interface development a plus.
- CAA (FAA/EASA) certification program experience a plus.
Benefits
- 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
Pay
Compensation Range: $152,000 USD - $220,000 USD