Staff Manufacturing Test Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Staff Manufacturing Test Engineer (Aerospace): Designing and executing aircraft-level functional and end-of-line testing for all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with an accent on system-level validation and automated test solutions. Focus on scaling test architectures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and transitioning prototypes to certified production.

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States. hirify.global is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Salary: $151,680 - $189,600

Company

Aerospace company building all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end functional test strategy for aircraft systems from early builds through certified production.
• Architect and scale automated manufacturing test solutions to improve quality, repeatability, and throughput.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between manufacturing, design engineering, flight test, and certification to define requirements.
• Lead execution of functional testing in lab environments and directly on aircraft.
• Define integration of functional tests with manufacturing engineering systems and data infrastructure.
• Identify and proactively resolve gaps, risks, and inefficiencies in test coverage at the system level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in aircraft systems or subsystem test engineering, including ownership of test scope.
• Experience testing aircraft systems under 14 CFR Part 23/25/27/29 or equivalent regulatory frameworks.
• Strong background in electrical and software-driven testing.
• Scripting fluency in Python for automation, analysis, and test enablement.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (no visa sponsorship available).

Nice to have

• Experience contributing to full aircraft type certification from program start through approval.
• Experience integrating tests with enterprise systems such as SAP or Capital wiring harness software.
• Working knowledge of communication standards like CANbus, RS-485/422, and ARINC-429.
• Familiarity with Garmin avionics systems.
• Specific experience with eVTOL or advanced air mobility.

Culture & Benefits

• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards contributions to the company's business strategy.
• Dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace environment.
• Safety-first culture with designated safety-sensitive roles.
• Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs.