Tech Fellow, Manufacturing Engineering

About the role

Electra is developing the EL9, a nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft capable of taking off and landing in 150 feet. Headquartered in Manassas, VA, Electra is backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran, and is working towards FAA Part 23 type certification. With 2,000+ intent to purchase from operators worldwide, Electra aims to provide quiet, direct regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority for Material Review Board (MRB) processes, nonconformance disposition, and root cause corrective action across the EL9 production program
• Lead resolution of complex fabrication, assembly, installation, and testing issues, applying advanced design and manufacturing engineering principles to novel problems with no established precedent
• Author, review, and approve manufacturing engineering policy, process, and design practice documentation as Electra builds these functions from scratch
• Interface directly with the FAA and other regulators as a technical focal for safety and airworthiness matters related to manufacturing nonconformances
• Support first article inspections, production readiness reviews, and certification evidence generation in partnership with Quality and Engineering
• Act as a technical mentor and support development manufacturing engineers as the team scales, translating your production experience into repeatable Electra process and training
• Possess strong communication skills and operate in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Mechanical, or related field)
• 16+ years of experience in aerospace production engineering, spanning concept development, production start and ramp up, testing, and post-delivery support
• Deep expertise in MRB, nonconformance resolution, and root cause corrective action
• Demonstrated experience across multiple aircraft systems - structures, mechanical/hydraulic, avionics, electrical, propulsion
• Experience authoring and approving engineering policy, process, and design practice documentation at an organizational or corporate level
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through complex design nonconformance resolution
• Experience serving as an FAA-facing technical focal on safety and airworthiness matters
• US Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) required

Qualifications

• Bonus points for advanced degree in engineering and/or business (masters, MBA or equivalent)
• Formal recognition as a Technical Fellow or Associate Technical Fellow at a major aerospace OEM
• Experience standing up liaison engineering or manufacturing engineering functions at a new production site
• Advanced experience with composite and metallic structures repair and fabrication
• International or remote deployment experience supporting production, delivery, or in-service modification programs
• Experience with AS9100 quality management systems

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment

Benefits

• 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

$185,000 - $225,000. This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.

Schedule

Remote candidates will be considered, provided they can travel regularly to both Manassas, VA and Springfield, OH, with an ultimate relocation requirement to Springfield, OH once the manufacturing facility is operational. Manassas, VA preferred.