Senior Materials, Process, and Test Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Materials, Process, and Test Engineer role is onsite in Manassas, VA, and compensation is $130,000–$160,000 per year. The role supports Electra’s development of the EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft and its materials and process qualification work. The engineer leads material selection, process development, testing, and certification activities for aircraft structures. The work helps validate performance, safety, and compliance while balancing weight, manufacturability, durability, and cost.

What you'll do

• Develop and qualify materials, processes, and joining technologies
• lead material and process specifications and supplier coordination
• design and execute test campaigns
• apply FAA Part 23 requirements and ASTM standards
• conduct structural and material trade studies
• support failure investigations and corrective actions
• work with suppliers and manufacturing teams
• present at design and test reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior materials, process, and test engineer

manassas va

electra

full-time

onsite

aerospace engineering

materials science

composite structures

metallic structures

faa part 23

structural testing

$130k–$160k salary

hybrid-electric aircraft

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• generous paid time off, sick leave, and company holidays
• paid winter break
• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• catered lunches and free on-site parking.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in materials science, mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering and 5+ years of aerospace materials and processes experience.

About the employer

Electra is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing. Sector: 33.