Systems Test Manager — Build Ground Test & Simulation Lab

Electra.aero; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

401(k) with immediate vesting

Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks,

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Electra.aero is seeking a Systems Test Manager in Manassas, VA to stand up Electra's ground systems test and evaluation capability from scratch, building it as a service organization with engineering as the primary customer.

You will own instrumentation and simulation labs, manage budget and headcount, and scale the function to meet EL9 certification milestones while supporting both ground and flight tests. Join a fast-moving team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or related field is required.
• 10 years experience in systems ground tests and instrumentation.
• Experience building test and instrument capabilities.
• CAA (FAA/EASA) aircraft certification experience preferred.
• U.S. Person preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stand up the ground systems test and evaluation capability as a service organization with engineering as the primary customer.
• Stand up an instrumentation capability that supports both ground and flight test.
• Lead development of software and hardware in the loop simulation labs (SIL/HIL, flight controls, avionics).
• Serve as the primary contact for all ground testing and instrumentation with internal customer organizations, including budget and headcount responsibility.

Skills

Ground tests

Instrumentation development

Test and evaluation

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or related engineering

Job description

Electra.aero is seeking a Systems Test Manager in Manassas, VA to stand up Electra's ground systems test and evaluation capability from scratch, building it as a service organization with engineering as the primary customer.

You will own instrumentation and simulation labs, manage budget and headcount, and scale the function to meet EL9 certification milestones while supporting both ground and flight tests. Join a fast-moving team.