Test Coordination Engineer

Honda Research Institute USA; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Research Institute USA is seeking a Test Coordination Engineer in San Luis Obispo, CA to lead test planning, coordination of ground and flight tests, and alignment of findings with multiple engineering disciplines. You will work with test pilots, engineers, and support teams to ensure robust testing campaigns for our advancing air mobility program.

The role requires strong communication, hands-on testing experience, and the ability to operate in dynamic R&D environments while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM).
• 5+ years test experience.
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work within small teams.
• Experience solving complex problems across multiple systems.
• Ability to work in highly dynamic, research and development environments.
• Hands on experience troubleshooting issues on an aircraft or in a lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reviews and test plans with test pilots and/or engineers.
• Provide laboratory support for R&D integration testing.
• Interface with test article design teams to define test configurations and data requirements.
• Support test schedule development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel.
• Support test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings.
• Conduct tests as a supporting engineer with real-time decision making and analysis.
• Record, track, and coordinate test article squawks and/or issues.
• Participate in hands on aircraft troubleshooting efforts.
• Lead aircraft weight and balance activities.
• Responsible for configuration management of test articles.
• Develop airworthiness documentation in compliance with FAA requirements.
• Manage test equipment calibration and usage ensuring onsite tools are available when needed.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Test planning

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Aircraft testing

Field testing

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

Flight test equipment

Calibration tools

Job description

Test Coordination Engineer - Honda Research Institute USA

Honda is on a mission to revolutionize freedom of mobility by building the next generation of mobility ecosystem with the Honda eVTOL vehicle at its core. Through Honda's new mobility ecosystem, we will serve people with a vehicle which represents all of Honda's value. We are seeking a Test Coordination Engineer to assist in the development and testing of our new advance air mobility vehicle.

San Luis Obispo, CA

As the Test Coordination Engineer of our newly created Honda aircraft, you will lead efforts for test planning, organization, and collaboration of ground test articles and flight test vehicles. You will also be responsible for aligning testing and findings with various engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate reviews and test plans with the test pilots and/or engineers.
• Provide laboratory support for the R&D integration testing.
• Interface with test article design teams to define test configurations and data requirements.
• Support test schedule development and review in collaboration with other engineering disciplines and test operations personnel.
• Support test readiness reviews, and pre/post-test briefings.
• Conduct tests as a supporting engineer with real-time decision making and analysis.
• Record, track, and coordinate test article squawks and/or issues.
• Participate in hands on aircraft troubleshooting efforts.
• Leads aircraft weight and balance activities.
• Responsible for configuration management of test articles.
• Develops airworthiness documentation in compliance with FAA requirements.
• Manages test equipment calibration and usage ensuring onsite tools are available when needed.
• Other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM Degree).
• 5+ years test experience
• Outstanding written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work within small teams
• Experience solving complex problems across multiple systems
• Ability to work in highly dynamic, research and development environments
• Hands on experience troubleshooting issues on an aircraft or in a lab setting

Bonus Qualifications

• Private or commercial pilot license
• Unmanned aircraft test experience
• Electric Propulsion test experience
• Experience conducting test on programs pursuing FAA/TCCA/EASA Certification
• Experience with aircraft or rotorcraft electrical systems or avionics

Working Conditions

Applicant may be required to work outdoors to support installation and/or troubleshooting of systems and sensors. Applicant may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odours. Applicant may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties. Applicants may move or carry objects up to 50 lbs with assistance.

Desired Start Date

12/1/2026

Position Keywords

Flight Test Coordination, eVTOL, Ecosystem, AAM