What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Avionics Engineer position at Electra Aero?
About Electra
From revolutionizing air travel with our sustainable 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 Junior Avionic Engineers for future projects.
Responsibilities:
- Involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing aircraft or aerospace products.
- Produces designs, analyses, specifications, and testing procedures for avionics systems
- Conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
- Work with senior Engineers to contribute to aspects of the aircraft avionics systems life cycle.
- Work with senior Engineers to develop requirements compatible with safety/certification, performance, and business objectives.
- Conduct trade studies and help define concepts.
- Help select and manage suppliers and partners.
- Prepare and perform avionics systems laboratory, ground, and flight testing.
- Produce technical and airworthiness documentation.
- Collaborate with program management, other IPTs, and functional groups to accomplish team goals
Required Qualifications and Skills
- 0 years of relevant experience in avionics development on commercial aircraft and prototypes through internships, co-ops, externships, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related discipline preferred; advanced degree in related discipline strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on technical experience with specification, development, integration, testing, and certification of flight decks and fly-by-wire systems.
- Familiarity with FAR Part 23/25/27/29, ARP 4761/4754A, DO-178, DO-160, MIL-STD-461/464, MIL-STD-810 and other aerospace regulations/processes/standards.
- Familiarity with FAA and EASA certification process.
- Experience with developing hardware in the loop development and telemetry flight testing.
- Licensed pilot (FAA, EASA, PPL, CPL, etc.)
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Location: Headquarters in Manassas, VA. This position can operate in a hybrid model however is mainly onsite.
Travel: 10-15%
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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 belief.
