Avionics Test Manager

We’re a defense technology company redefining defense development through rapid iteration, aggressive testing, and modern commercial manufacturing at scale. We design, build, and test next‑generation long‑range strike weapon systems to give the United States and its allies a decisive advantage and help deter future conflicts. We’re hiring an Avionics Test Manager to lead the development and execution of advanced test capabilities that move avionics and control systems from prototype to production. This is a highly hands‑on role focused on automated test equipment, validation, qualification testing, and systems‑level performance characterization across mission‑critical hardware. What You’ll Do Develop and execute test plans across component, subassembly, and integrated system levels Design and build automated test equipment (ATE), HIL environments, and custom test fixtures Validate hardware performance across electrical, digital, mechanical, RF, and avionics systems Instrument, monitor, and log test data to ensure accuracy and traceability Lead failure analysis, troubleshooting, and root‑cause investigations Drive qualification and environmental testing campaigns, including thermal, vibration, and EMI testing Deploy and validate automated test solutions for circuit boards and integrated subsystems You Should Have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field Experience testing high‑power subsystems, high‑speed digital interfaces, actuators, or RF hardware Hands‑on experience developing automated test equipment using oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, electronic loads, network analyzers, and related instrumentation Familiarity with embedded control systems and communication interfaces such as CAN, RS‑422/485, SPI, and Ethernet Experience with instrumentation control, data acquisition, and scripting using Python, C++, or similar languages Bonus Experience with RF testing, radar systems, or advanced RF architectures Software development experience for test automation (Python preferred) Familiarity with SCPI, VISA, or PyVISA instrument control Environmental chamber or RF chamber testing experience Exposure to ESS, fault injection, reliability qualification, or mission‑critical system testing Why Join Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits Long‑term stock incentives for all employees Medical, dental, and vision coverage Four weeks of paid time off annually Opportunity to build and scale testing infrastructure for next‑generation defense systems High‑impact leadership role with significant technical ownership and visibility Apply Keywords: Avionics Test Manager, Test Engineering, Automated Test Equipment, ATE, Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop, HIL, RF Testing, Environmental Testing, Qualification Testing, Python, Aerospace, Defense Tech, Avionics, Systems Validation #J-18808-Ljbffr Strativ Group