Senior Systems Test Manager
Electra.aero · Manassas, VA · Yesterday
On-siteQuality Assurance$182k/yrFull-time
About the Role
As a Senior Systems Test Manager, you'll stand up and lead Electra's ground systems test and evaluation capability from scratch, building it as a service organization with engineering as the primary customer. This is a foundational role where you'll create infrastructure, own everything from instrumentation to simulation labs, and carry full budget and headcount responsibility as you scale the function to meet EL9 certification milestones.
Responsibilities
- Development, planning, and execution of ground test events.
- Stand up an instrumentation capability supporting both ground and flight test.
- Lead development of software and hardware-in-the-loop simulation labs (e.g., hybrid propulsion copper bird, SIL/HIL labs for flight controls, avionics, and aircraft as a whole, engineering flight simulators, static and dynamic structural testing).
- Serve as the primary contact for all ground testing and instrumentation with internal customer organizations, including budget and human resource responsibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Aerospace or related engineering degree or equivalent experience (aerospace/electrical/mechanical preferred).
- 10 years of experience in systems ground tests and instrumentation, preferably with test and evaluation at an aircraft manufacturer.
- Experience building test and instrument capabilities, not just operating existing ones.
- CAA (FAA/EASA) aircraft certification experience preferred.
- U.S. Person preferred.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, Xplane, Speedgoat, HBM DAQ (bonus points).
Pay
Compensation Range: $182,000 USD - $220,000 USD. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Benefits
- 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.
This position may be subject to ITAR requirements.