Lead, Aerospace Systems Integration & Test

CesiumAstro, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 193,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Systems Integration & Test to lead the integration, verification, qualification, and acceptance testing of aerospace hardware and systems.

You will set priorities, manage resources, and guide the team through test planning and execution across programs. The role requires experience in system-level integration, verification and validation, and aerospace test environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace, systems, or computer engineering with 7–9 years of related experience.
• 1–3 years of leadership or management experience leading engineering teams or multidisciplinary groups.
• Advanced knowledge of systems integration, verification, qualification, and aerospace engineering methodologies.
• Experience with lab operations, automated test systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, and system-level verification.
• Familiarity with configuration management and AS9100 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish department objectives, priorities, resource strategies, and execution plans.
• Direct systems integration, verification, qualification, and acceptance testing across programs.
• Evaluate department performance, capacity, risks, and execution quality.
• Lead supervisors and engineers, fostering engagement and accountability.
• Oversee staffing, design, succession planning, and talent development.
• Promote technical excellence, collaboration, and disciplined operations.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management.
• Represent the organization in executive reviews, customer engagements, and TRRs/FRBs.

Skills

Leadership

Systems integration

Testing & verification

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Jira & Confluence

Test planning

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, aerospace, systems, computer)

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

MATLAB

Python

Jama Connect

IBM DOORS

Windchill

Jira

Confluence

Job description

CesiumAstro, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Systems Integration & Test to lead the integration, verification, qualification, and acceptance testing of aerospace hardware and systems.

You will set priorities, manage resources, and guide the team through test planning and execution across programs. The role requires experience in system-level integration, verification and validation, and aerospace test environments.