Test Engineer Manager

Fisica, Inc•Simi Valley, CA

23d•$114,000 - $212,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Test Department Manager to lead our Test and Integration team. This role involves defining and managing test strategies, overseeing the development of test systems, and ensuring the verification and validation of complex electronic systems. The ideal candidate will provide technical guidance, coordinate across departments, and manage the full lifecycle of test engineering projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience in test engineering or systems engineering, with significant exposure to leadership or management roles.
Extensive experience with electronics testing, including RF, Microwave, Servo Control, and Microprocessor-based control systems.
Experience with Battery Management Systems (BMS), including controls, PCBs, and battery cells is highly desirable.
Familiarity with thermal and mechanical structures and cooling systems related to test equipment.

Nice To Haves

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in test automation and analysis tools such as LabView and Matlab.
Standards: Working knowledge of DoD and Aerospace standards
Software: Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Requirement Management Tools).
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external customers.
Master’s degree in a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor the Test Engineering team. Manage resources, schedules, and budgets for test projects. Coordinate with Systems and Electrical Engineering teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and seamless integration.
Test Strategy & Planning: Define and manage system test requirements and interfaces. Develop, review, and approve interface control documents (ICDs), system specifications, and comprehensive test plans (ATP, QTP).
Technical Oversight: Oversee the design and implementation of automated test equipment (ATE) and test setups using tools like LabView and Matlab. Troubleshoot complex system-level issues, including thermal, power, and mechanical discrepancies.
Project Execution: Lead design trade studies, integration, verification, and validation efforts. Manage proposal efforts, including the generation of Justification of Cost/Bill of Materials (JCBs/BOMs) for test infrastructure.
Process Review: Conduct and lead major technical reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).