Senior Instrumentation Engineer

Senior Instrumentation Engineer

As our Senior Instrumentation Engineer, you'll design, build, and maintain the instrumentation and data acquisition systems that power Electra's ground and flight test programs. This is a hands‑on technical role with high visibility – the quality of your work directly determines the quality of the data engineering relies on to advance the EL9 toward FAA Part 23 certification. You'll work closely with the Systems Test Manager and flight test team to stand up a capability built for a certification program, not adapted from one.

• Design, install, and maintain sensor systems, signal conditioning hardware, and data acquisition systems for ground and flight test applications.
• Develop and manage data acquisition architectures that capture test data across avionics, propulsion, structural, and flight control systems.
• Collaborate with test and engineering teams to define instrumentation requirements and ensure data quality meets certification standards.
• Develop calibration procedures and maintain traceability of all instrumentation systems.
• Support SIL/HIL lab development with instrumentation integration and signal interface design.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation anomalies in real time during ground and flight test operations.
• Document instrumentation designs, configurations, and test procedures to support FAA certification activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or related engineering degree or equivalent experience (aerospace, electrical, or mechanical preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in instrumentation and data acquisition for aerospace ground or flight test programs.
• Hands‑on experience with sensor selection, signal conditioning, and DAS hardware (e.g., Curtiss‑Wright, Amphenol, HBK, or similar).
• Proficiency with instrumentation software and data processing tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or equivalent).
• Experience developing instrumentation plans and test procedures in support of CAA (FAA/EASA) certification programs preferred.
• Strong understanding of avionics, propulsion, or structural test environments.
• S. Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) required.

$115,000 – $144,000 annually. 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 and comprehensive benefits.

• Competitive salary and equity.
• 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.

Electra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position may be subject to ITAR requirements.