Senior Systems Test Manager

Job overview

The Senior Systems Test Manager role is hybrid in Springfield, OH, with compensation not specified in the posting's structured listing. The role supports Electra's development of the EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft by establishing ground systems test and evaluation capability to meet certification milestones. The manager builds and leads a test service organization for engineering, developing instrumentation and simulation capabilities and overseeing the resources needed to scale the function. The work enables ground and flight testing as Electra advances toward aircraft test flights and certification.

What you'll do

• Establish ground systems test and evaluation as a service organization
• build instrumentation capability for ground and flight testing
• lead development of software- and hardware-in-the-loop simulation labs
• serve as primary contact for ground testing and instrumentation with internal customer organizations
• manage budget and human resources.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior systems test manager

systems testing

ground test

instrumentation

simulation labs

aircraft certification

hybrid

springfield oh

electra

el9

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• PTO, sick leave, company holidays, paid winter break
• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• free catered lunches and onsite parking.

Why this role

Foundational role building the test capability from scratch, with budget and headcount responsibility. The description states a compensation range of $182,000–$220,000, although the structured salary fields are zero.

About the employer

Electra is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing. Sector: 33.