Electra
This role serves as the technical authority for the development of electric engines on the EL9 Ultra Short Aircraft, overseeing supplier development, design reviews, and system integration. The position requires ensuring that electric propulsion systems meet performance, safety, and certification standards within a hybrid-electric architecture. It involves refining requirements, defining interfaces, and supporting certification activities through cross-functional collaboration.
Headquarters
Manassas, Virginia, United States
Company Size
11-50 employees
Founded
2020
Electra is an aerospace company pioneering 'Direct Aviation'—point-to-point regional air travel that bypasses traditional airports. The company develops hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (USTOL) aircraft capable of operating in just 150 feet of runway, using blown-lift and distributed electric propulsion for quiet, efficient, and lower-cost operations. Electra serves both commercial regional mobility and defense markets, with over 2,200 aircraft on pre-order from more than 60 operators worldwide.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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