Head of Software Integration & Test Automation

Innoflight; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Comprehensive health/dental/vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Innoflight in San Diego seeks a Software Integration & Test Engineering Manager to lead a talented team responsible for integrating, validating, and automating testing of advanced aerospace products. You will oversee software integration and test activities from concept through production, ensuring requirements are verified while driving innovation in automation.

The role collaborates across Software, Hardware, FPGA, Mechanical, RF, PCB, Systems Engineering, and Program Management to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of software integration and/or test engineering experience.
• Previous experience leading or managing engineering teams.
• Working knowledge of software integration and test principles, processes, and verification methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Software Integration & Test Team: recruits, mentors, and manages a high-performing engineering team, providing technical guidance, performance coaching, and career development while fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture.
• Directs Integration & Test Programs: oversees software integration and automated test activities across multiple development programs, ensuring product requirements are successfully verified from development through production.
• Drives Test Automation Strategy: leads the planning and implementation of automated test initiatives, leveraging Python and modern test methodologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and product quality.
• Collaborates Across Engineering: partners closely with Software, Hardware, FPGA, Mechanical, RF, PCB, Systems Engineering, and Program Management teams to coordinate integration efforts, resolve technical challenges, and achieve program milestones.
• Defines Test Requirements: works with systems design and engineering teams to develop comprehensive test strategies, test procedures, and verification data that ensure compliance with customer and program requirements.
• Drives Operational Excellence: identifies opportunities to improve engineering processes, test automation, team productivity, and organizational efficiency while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Software integration & test

Test automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

Innoflight in San Diego seeks a Software Integration & Test Engineering Manager to lead a talented team responsible for integrating, validating, and automating testing of advanced aerospace products. You will oversee software integration and test activities from concept through production, ensuring requirements are verified while driving innovation in automation.

The role collaborates across Software, Hardware, FPGA, Mechanical, RF, PCB, Systems Engineering, and Program Management to deliver