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Electrical Labs (HIL/SIL) Engineering Manager

Houston, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the development, operation, and continuous improvement of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test environments for aerospace systems.

Role type

Manager, Electrical Labs (HIL/SIL)

Builds

HIL/SIL test environments, simulation platforms, and verification frameworks for avionics and embedded systems

Domain

Aerospace / Test & Simulation / Systems Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

HIL/SIL test environment management, systems engineering, verification and validation (V&V), test automation, simulation-based testing, team leadership, budget management, root cause analysis, configuration management, analog/digital electronics, PCB design

Preferred skills

Master's degree in engineering, experience in highly regulated industries (defense/automotive), mentoring diverse teams, agile project management

Technologies

HIL/SIL platforms, data acquisition systems, simulation software, test automation frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operation and strategic growth of HIL/SIL labs; manage multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians; define and execute V&V strategies for avionics and embedded systems; collaborate on procurement and lifecycle management of test assets; establish team priorities, schedules, and budgets; drive development of test frameworks and automation; ensure compliance with aerospace standards and safety requirements; review and approve test plans and technical documentation; lead root cause investigations for test anomalies and hardware failures; identify opportunities for lab modernization and process improvement; provide technical leadership on HIL/SIL architecture and risk management.

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership

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