Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer

About the role

This role sits within Manufacturing Engineering and is responsible for aircraft-level functional and end-of-line testing as each vehicle is manufactured. You will help ensure each aircraft meets required performance, integration, and system-level standards before delivery or progression into flight testing.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of functional test strategies for aircraft systems across manufacturing, from prototype builds through early production
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Quality, and Flight Test to define test requirements and ensure adequate system coverage
• Develop and implement automated test solutions to improve quality, repeatability, and throughput
• Execute functional testing in lab environments and on-aircraft, supporting fast-paced build and integration cycles
• Analyze test data to identify trends, failures, and opportunities for process improvement
• Perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Interpret electrical and system schematics to troubleshoot integration and functional issues
• Contribute to the development of scalable test processes, documentation, and standard work
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and aerospace quality standards throughout testing activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
• 4+ years of experience in aerospace or complex system test, manufacturing engineering, or integration environments
• Hands-on experience with functional testing of electrical and software-integrated systems
• Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and aviation-specific test systems
• Experience with data analysis and scripting (Python or similar) for test automation and troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and system schematics
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with FAA regulations (Part 21, Part 145) and aerospace standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, and AS9100
• Experience supporting prototype builds and transitioning into production environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• High attention to detail in safety-critical environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field)
• 4+ years of experience in aerospace or complex system test, manufacturing engineering, or integration environments
• Hands-on experience with functional testing of electrical and software-integrated systems
• Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and aviation-specific test systems
• Experience with data analysis and scripting (Python or similar) for test automation and troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and system schematics
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with FAA regulations (Part 21, Part 145) and aerospace standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, and AS9100
• Experience supporting prototype builds and transitioning into production environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• High attention to detail in safety-critical environments

Skills

• Functional testing of electrical and software-integrated systems
• Data analysis and scripting (Python or similar)
• Interpretation of electrical and system schematics
• FAA regulations (Part 21, Part 145)
• Aerospace standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, and AS9100
• Prototyping and transitioning into production environments
• Collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$126,700 - $158,400

Schedule

Not specified