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Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr
$140,000 - $180,000
This role is for an expanding Space Sector organisation that develops critical electronics and subsystems that power space and defence platforms. The mission is to deliver robust, dependable hardware that operates flawlessly under demanding conditions – from PCBAs and modules to box‑level systems. As part of this mission, the test organisation ensures quality, reliability, and compliance across every product before deployment.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a small but highly skilled team of test and automation engineers.
Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies and procedures covering PCBA, subsystem, and full‑system integration.
Develop, build, and maintain test racks, test harnesses, and automated test equipment (ATE).
Define and execute environmental, stress, reliability and functional testing to validate products against specification and mission requirements.
Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and program stakeholders to ensure test readiness, schedule alignment, and technical compliance.
Drive continuous improvement – enhance test coverage, reduce cycle time, optimize workflows, and evolve test infrastructure.
Oversee test lab operations, resource allocation, equipment calibration and maintenance.
Provide clear reporting on test status, risk assessments, and quality metrics to senior leadership.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical / Electronic / Aerospace / Systems or equivalent engineering discipline.
Several years’ experience in hardware test engineering or test automation – ideally including PCBA, subsystem and system‑level testing.
Proven ability to build or work with test racks and automated test equipment (ATE), test harnesses, and test software/infrastructure.
Familiarity with environmental stress testing, reliability testing, functional and integration test methodologies.
Strong leadership, team management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Excellent problem‑solving, analytical thinking and communication skills, capable of interfacing with engineering, manufacturing, and programme management teams.
Experience defining and driving test strategy, planning, execution, test automation, and continuous improvement.
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
Background in aerospace, defence, space systems or high‑reliability electronics.
Experience with test automation frameworks / software, configuration management, and cross‑disciplinary testing (electronics, RF, thermal, environmental).
Hands‑on understanding of schematics, electronics, PCBA, and system integration.
If you’re passionate about turning cutting‑edge designs into space‑ready, reliable hardware – and enjoy leading a smart, dedicated team while staying hands‑on this could be your next mission.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Quality Assurance
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Base pay range $140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr
$140,000 - $180,000
This role is for an expanding Space Sector organisation that develops critical electronics and subsystems that power space and defence platforms. The mission is to deliver robust, dependable hardware that operates flawlessly under demanding conditions – from PCBAs and modules to box‑level systems. As part of this mission, the test organisation ensures quality, reliability, and compliance across every product before deployment.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a small but highly skilled team of test and automation engineers.
Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test strategies and procedures covering PCBA, subsystem, and full‑system integration.
Develop, build, and maintain test racks, test harnesses, and automated test equipment (ATE).
Define and execute environmental, stress, reliability and functional testing to validate products against specification and mission requirements.
Work closely with design, manufacturing, quality assurance, and program stakeholders to ensure test readiness, schedule alignment, and technical compliance.
Drive continuous improvement – enhance test coverage, reduce cycle time, optimize workflows, and evolve test infrastructure.
Oversee test lab operations, resource allocation, equipment calibration and maintenance.
Provide clear reporting on test status, risk assessments, and quality metrics to senior leadership.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical / Electronic / Aerospace / Systems or equivalent engineering discipline.
Several years’ experience in hardware test engineering or test automation – ideally including PCBA, subsystem and system‑level testing.
Proven ability to build or work with test racks and automated test equipment (ATE), test harnesses, and test software/infrastructure.
Familiarity with environmental stress testing, reliability testing, functional and integration test methodologies.
Strong leadership, team management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Excellent problem‑solving, analytical thinking and communication skills, capable of interfacing with engineering, manufacturing, and programme management teams.
Experience defining and driving test strategy, planning, execution, test automation, and continuous improvement.
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
Background in aerospace, defence, space systems or high‑reliability electronics.
Experience with test automation frameworks / software, configuration management, and cross‑disciplinary testing (electronics, RF, thermal, environmental).
Hands‑on understanding of schematics, electronics, PCBA, and system integration.
If you’re passionate about turning cutting‑edge designs into space‑ready, reliable hardware – and enjoy leading a smart, dedicated team while staying hands‑on this could be your next mission.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Quality Assurance
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at EVONA by 2x
Get notified about new Test Engineering Manager jobs in
San Diego, CA .
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