Principal Airframe Stress Engineer

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.

Electra.aero, a next‑gen aerospace technology company, seeks a dynamic and energetic Principal Airframe Stress Engineer
. This role will support the development of Electa's 9‑passenger Hybrid Electric eSTOL (electric short takeoff and landing) Aircraft. The ideal candidate will have a strong background leading the analysis of metallic and composite structure to meet certification requirements within a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

• Lead the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up
• Collaborate with suppliers and engineers from loads, design, M&P, structural test and certification throughout the entire product development process from prototype to high‑rate production
• Provide technical guidance to the engineering team on design concepts and structural analysis methods.
• Define the engineering analysis requirements that ensure structural integrity of the airframe to support Type Certification.
• Perform static and fatigue analysis of airframe structure in support of Type Certification using finite element analysis and conventional hand calculations using standard methodologies (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, ESDU, etc.)
• Prepare, review and approve design dispositions and analysis substantiation.
• Support component and assembly tests, including definition, planning, requirements, and report writing
• Stress Engineers with a history of group leadership/management who could serve as the Stress Lead
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 10 years of experience in airframe structural analysis.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, with a concentration in a relevant Engineering discipline

• Familiar with FAA Part 23 Certification Regulations
• Proficiency with NX or other CAD software
• Expert knowledge of FEMAP/Nastran
• In-depth understanding of aircraft loads, free body diagrams, behavior of aircraft components and mechanics of materials.
• Advanced proficiency in hand calculations and finite element analysis of composite and metallic structures.
• Ability to generate and review detailed analysis reports and aircraft type certification documents

Location: Olten, Switzerland. This position requires daily onsite office hours.

Travel: < 25%

Salary: Electra's overall salary range for this level is: $ - $. 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.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing