Senior Systems Test Engineer

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

SENIOR SYSTEMS TEST ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA

As a Sr. Systems Test Engineer you will contribute to the development of test equipment used to verify and validate complex aerospace systems and components against product requirements, following a standardized design and development process. In this role, you’ll focus heavily on electromechanical actuation system testing, ensuring test setups accurately simulate real-world conditions to validate performance and reliability. You will work closely with design engineers to support integration and system checkout activities using deployed test assets in lab environments.

This is a full-time onsite opportunity based out of El Segundo, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute and support systems test activities in a high-tempo work environment, ensuring test objectives are met on schedule.
• Develop, implement, and maintain test procedures, setups, and documentation to support avionics systems and subsystems integration.
• Conduct system-level integration efforts in the Systems Integration Lab (SIL) environment, maintaining configuration control and traceability across all test assets.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, integrate, and troubleshoot harnesses and wiring for both SIL and aircraft applications.
• Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) for test articles, lab hardware, and integration assets.
• Coordinate and support supplier activities related to environmental and EMI/EMC testing, including reviewing test plans, witnessing tests, and validating results.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including GNC, Perception, Safety, Systems, Flight Test, and Software to ensure successful integration and testing of complex avionics systems.
• Identify and document test anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and support corrective actions to resolve integration issues.
• Contribute to process improvements in test methodologies, equipment usage, and integration workflows.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Systems, Mechanical or Electronics engineering disciplines or equivalent years of experience.  Master’s degree in one of the same disciplines is preferred.
• 5+ years of technical avionics experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Broad technical experience with the specification, design, integration, test, data analysis and certification of Avionics/Electromechanical systems on aircraft.
• Experience in leading technical teams and specifically in test.
• Understanding of how Avionics/Electromechanical systems integrate and interact to the overall aircraft.
• Experience in working as part of a team that has certified a regulated safety critical automation solution in Aerospace industry.

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility.
• Salary: $150,000 - $170,000
• Valuable stock option plan.
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans.
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.

WE WELCOME ALL

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Employment is contingent upon confirmation of authorization to export in accordance with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.