Sr. Test Program Integration Engineer

3 months ago
Full time role
In-person · Irvine, CA, US... more

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do: 

The role of the Sr. Test Program Integration Engineer involves creating and installing data collection systems to aid Test & Evaluation projects. This position assists both ground-based and airborne test platforms as a technical contributor. It also requires working closely with technical engineering teams to design a system that meets the test instrumentation needs.

What you can do:

  • Use creativity and engineering principles towards the design of data acquisition and telemetry systems, including component and sensor selection
  • Design, procure, install, maintain, and upgrade test instrumentation and telemetry systems based on a set of given and derived requirements
  • Work directly with project technical teams to collect and understand the project design requirements
  • Provide solutions to manufacturing, assembly, and installation issues for data acquisition and telemetry systems
  • Create and maintain test article instrumentation parameter lists for one or more projects
  • Solve problematic instrumentation and telemetry components, then develop and complete repairs.
  • Build, maintain, and report instrumentation squawk lists for problematic parameters that cannot be fixed between tests
  • Represent the Test & Evaluation group in pre- and post-test briefings, reporting to the rest of the team on instrumentation and telemetry status/readiness
  • Manage relationships with key material and component vendors
  • Provide technical support to vendors and manufacturing teams
  • Lead the efforts to procure hardware to support group functions
  • May require up to 30% of domestic and international travel
  • Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related required
  • A minimum of five (5) years of test engineering field experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
  • Proficiency with airborne data acquisition systems, e.g. Teletronics (TTC)
  • Proficiency with various types of transducers, signal conditioning, and data encoders
  • Proficiency with telemetry systems, e.g. Quasonix
  • Proficiency with flight test digital data recorders, e.g. Safran (formerly Zodiac/Heim)
  • Knowledge of data processing and storage methods and systems
  • Knowledge of test methods and lab procedures
  • Knowledge of Mil Standards, Digital Busses architecture (ARINC, 1553)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
  • Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite including MS Project

You may also be able to contribute:

  • Experience using relational databases with some programming skills, SQL, VB, C++, and .NET preferred
  • Hands-on experience in the fabrication and implementation of data acquisition and telemetry systems preferred

Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.

The pay range for this position is:
$180,100—$218,300 USD

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).