Testing Engineering Manager

Nidec Motor Corporation•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Nidec Aerospace is a newly created Joint Venture between Nidec and Embraer, aiming to lead in the electrification of aircrafts and support the aerospace industry's transition to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. As the Testing Engineer Manager, you will define and execute the strategy, infrastructure, and processes for validating electric propulsion systems for aerospace applications. This role involves overseeing the development of integrated test capabilities to ensure products meet performance, safety, and certification requirements. You will partner closely with engineering, program management, and operations to align test readiness with program milestones and build scalable test environments. The ideal candidate will embody Nidec’s pillars of Passion, Enthusiasm, and Tenacity, contributing to technological advances in transport decarbonization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Control Systems, or related discipline.
Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in system-level testing, integration, or validation within aerospace or high-reliability industries.
Demonstrated experience leading test organizations, programs, or complex laboratory environments.
Strong knowledge of electric propulsion systems, power electronics, and high-voltage systems.
Strong knowledge of aerospace validation and qualification standards (e.g., DO-160, ARP4754A).
Strong knowledge of test system architecture, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
Strong knowledge of requirements management and verification/validation processes.
Experience working in structured product development environments (e.g., phase-gate or similar frameworks).
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate technical requirements into executable plans.
Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to interface with customers and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with global engineering teams preferred.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

Define requirements for test equipment, rigs, and laboratory capabilities supporting electric propulsion systems (motors, drives, controls, and system integration).
Oversee the design, procurement, commissioning, and lifecycle management of test assets.
Implement advanced data acquisition, control systems, and automation capabilities to enhance testing efficiency and insight.
Ensure test environments accurately represent operational conditions and system behavior.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of test engineers and technicians across multiple laboratories.
Establish clear roles, performance expectations, and development pathways within the test organization.
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and engineering excellence.
Act as the primary interface between test and cross-functional teams, including systems, electrical, mechanical, software, and program management.
Support product development by ensuring timely and high-quality test data to inform design decisions.
Partner with global engineering and manufacturing teams to align test practices and standards.
Manage budgets, timelines, risks, and resource allocation for test development activities.
Support customer engagements and represent test infrastructure activities in technical reviews.
Ensure all test activities are conducted in a safe, controlled, and compliant manner.
Maintain configuration control and obsolescence management for test systems.
Champion adherence to company and regulatory requirements across all testing activities.