0143 - Safety Engineer

About Electra
From 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 experienced Safety Engineer to support development of our 9-passenger hybrid electric eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) aircraft. This is an incredible hands-on opportunity to make a direct impact on the future of aviation and advanced air mobility. This position will be based in Manassas, Virginia.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Lead the system safety assessment process for Electra’s 9-passenger hybrid electric eSTOL aircraft.
• Conduct safety analyses, in alignment with SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761A, such as Functional Hazard Assessments, System Safety Assessments, Fault Tree Analysis, Common Cause Analysis, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
• Develop safety analysis reports, and other technical documentation as needed.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance across integrated product teams working on the development & certification of Electra’s eSTOL aircraft.
• Apply safety engineering principles to support system design,
• Develop system safety processes and tools.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure program safety objectives are achieved.

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. in Aerospace / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related STEM discipline.
• 2 or more years of experience in relevant discipline areas (or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience).

Required Skills

• Experience performing system safety and reliability analysis for aerospace vehicles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761A process and methods.
• A strong work ethic and ability to independently execute the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
• Experience with the aircraft development process and understanding of aircraft systems.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading system safety activities for complex aerospace vehicles.
• Experience supporting FAA certification programs.
• Experience with RTCA DO-178B/C and RTCA DO-254.
• US Person (Citizen or Green Card) Preferred
• Licensed Pilot Preferred

Working Conditions:

• Work is typically performed in a warehouse/aviation and office environment which requires proper safety precautions. May need to lift up to 50 lbs.

Location: Headquarters in Manassas, VA. To encourage close collaboration with the engineering team, strong preference will be given to an on-site this position requires daily onsite hours.
Travel: 25%
Salary: Electra’s salary range for this position is: $69,875.00 - $155,875.00
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.