Staff Aeroacoustics Engineer — Hybrid

Job overview

The Staff Aeroacoustics Engineer role is hybrid in Manassas, VA. Compensation is $113,000–$138,000 per year. The role supports Electra’s development of the EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft, intended to enable short takeoffs and landings and more direct regional air travel.

What you'll do

• Lead exterior and interior acoustics modeling and analysis
• conduct noise-reduction trade studies involving design changes and flight trajectories
• manage contractors and coordinate with academic partners
• support ground and flight acoustic testing, planning, data reduction, and test-to-analysis correlation
• perform customer-specific acoustic analyses
• and present at internal technical reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

staff aeroacoustics engineer

hybrid

manassas va

electra

$113k–$138k

aircraft acoustics

aeroacoustics

noise prediction

noise reduction

hybrid-electric aircraft

el9

acoustic testing

cfd

faa acoustic certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• generous PTO, sick leave, company holidays, paid winter break, 401(k) with immediate vesting, catered lunches, coffee, snacks, drinks, and free onsite parking.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field and two or more years of acoustics engineering experience. Master’s or Ph.D. preferred. Benefits include insurance, paid leave, 401(k) with immediate vesting, catered meals, and onsite parking.

About the employer

Electra is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.