Head of Ground Test
Core
Lead the team, resources, and processes behind electric propulsion testing to deliver accurate, defensible results for customers.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Ground Test
Builds
Propulsor development and qualification testing infrastructure and capabilities
Domain
Aerospace propulsion testing
Required skills
Test strategy, team leadership, rotating machinery testing, instrumentation, dynamic data acquisition, signal analysis, test facility management, budget management, Python, MATLAB, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Müller-BBM PAK, acoustics, NVH, wind tunnel testing, government test range experience, qualification testing standards
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, Müller-BBM PAK
Responsibilities
Hire, develop, and mentor test engineers and technicians; Lead propulsor development and qualification testing across performance, acoustics, structural dynamics, durability, and environmental conditions; Own test planning, readiness reviews, execution, hazard analysis, and reporting; Manage test scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables; Build test capability strategy and manage capital investment planning; Drive test automation and data analysis; Ensure test safety for rotating machinery and high-power electrical systems; Deliver clear technical conclusions to engineering leadership, customers, and investors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
