Electrical Labs (HIL/SIL) Engineering Lead

Axiom Space; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is seeking a bold and dynamic Manager, Electrical Labs (HIL/SIL) to lead the development, operation, and continuous improvement of hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop test environments. You will partner with avionics, integration, and certification teams to ensure safe, reliable validation of aerospace systems.

The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership, systems engineering, and hands-on experience with complex aerospace test setups, driving process maturity and lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree in a relevant engineering field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
• 3+ years leading engineering, test, laboratory, or technical teams.
• Experience developing, operating, and maintaining Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and/or Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test environments.
• Experience in analog/digital electronics, or PCB design.
• Strong knowledge of system integration, verification and validation (V&V), test automation, and simulation-based testing methodologies.
• Experience supporting the development and certification of complex avionics, electrical, embedded software, or aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation, maintenance, and growth of HIL/SIL labs for aerospace programs.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of test and simulation engineers, lab technicians, and support staff.
• Define and execute verification and validation strategies for avionics, electrical, embedded, and integrated systems.
• Collaborate on planning, procurement, installation, calibration, and lifecycle management of lab equipment and simulation platforms.
• Set priorities, resources, schedules, and budgets to meet program milestones and commitments.
• Ensure test readiness and successful system integration with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

V&V expertise

Lab automation

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Masters preferred

Job description

Axiom Space is seeking a bold and dynamic Manager, Electrical Labs (HIL/SIL) to lead the development, operation, and continuous improvement of hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop test environments. You will partner with avionics, integration, and certification teams to ensure safe, reliable validation of aerospace systems.

The ideal candidate brings extensive leadership, systems engineering, and hands-on experience with complex aerospace test setups, driving process maturity and lab