Senior Reliability Engineer
Listed on 2025-10-08
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
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About Electra
At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility, by making air travel more efficient, quieter, and environmentally friendly. Able to operate from soccer field-sized spaces, our Ultra Short unlocks a new era of aviation through what we call Direct Aviation - the next level of connectivity bringing air travel closer to where we live, work, and play.
Headquartered in Northern Virginia, with additional locations in Switzerland, we're building a diverse team of global professionals passionate about redefining the future of aviation.
About Electra
At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility, by making air travel more efficient, quieter, and environmentally friendly. Able to operate from soccer field-sized spaces, our Ultra Short unlocks a new era of aviation through what we call Direct Aviation - the next level of connectivity bringing air travel closer to where we live, work, and play.
Headquartered in Northern Virginia, with additional locations in Switzerland, we're building a diverse team of global professionals passionate about redefining the future of aviation.
Position Overview
Electra is seeking aSenior Reliability Engineerto lead the design for reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) activities for ourEL9 Ultra Short aircraft.
The ideal candidate would have experience in reliability engineering on aircraft development programs, including leading analysis initiatives as well as driving design activities to improvement the reliability of the system.
This is an incredible opportunity to make a direct impact on a cutting-edge development program.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
- Lead reliability engineering efforts across the program lifecycle, including design, testing, analysis, and continuous improvement of the EL9 aircraft.
- Perform RAM analysis, including developing reliability prediction reports, performing failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and fault tree analysis (FTA).
- Support the development of system-level requirements, specifications, and engineering standards for reliability.
- Work with product development teams to integrate reliability principles into design processes and ensure reliability requirements are met.
- Design and implement reliability testing programs (e.g., Accelerated Life Testing, HALT, and HASS) to validate product durability and performance.
- Prepare and present reliability reports, analyses, and presentations to leadership and project stakeholders.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, safety, testing, and regulatory compliance, to ensure successful implementation of systems and processes. Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices for reliability engineering.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education And Experience
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline with at least 5+ years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Proven expertise in applying reliability engineering principles to complex systems in aerospace.
- Strong experience with RAM-oriented analytical methodologies and reliability modeling tools and software.
- Familiarity with certification processes and regulatory requirements for commercial aircraft (e.g., FAA, EASA).
- Creative thinker with the ability to function in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
- A strong work ethic and ability to independently execute the areas described by the responsibilities and essential functions.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of aircraft systems, including propulsion, avionics, and vehicle subsystems.
- Experience leading development of reliability engineering processes.
- Exposure to full life-cycle development of…
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