Avionics Test Manager

The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team that will mold tomorrow's technologies while deploying today's best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth. Mission-critical avionics require equally capable test systems to verify performance, reliability, and production readiness. The Avionics Test Manager leads and contributes directly to the design, development, integration, and maintenance of Special Test Equipment (STE) and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) used to develop, qualify, and produce advanced aerospace and defense avionics. This role includes both technical and managerial responsibilities. Approximately half of your time will be spent as a hands-on senior test engineer—designing interface electronics, fixtures, and test architectures, troubleshooting complex issues, and participating in design reviews. The other half will focus on leading a small test engineering team, managing priorities and schedules, coordinating across programs, and driving test strategy and process improvements. The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who has grown into leadership, and enjoys both solving detailed technical problems and building a high-performing team and test capability. Responsibilities: Technical (~50%) Design, develop, integrate, and maintain ATE, STE, and EGSE for avionics development, qualification, and production. Create and review schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, interface electronics, fixtures, and harnesses for automated test systems. Select, integrate, and configure laboratory instrumentation and communication interfaces into automated test solutions. Support HIL, qualification, environmental, and production acceptance testing by ensuring adequate coverage of processor-based, FPGA-based, and mixed-signal avionics assemblies. Troubleshoot complex hardware and hardware/software integration issues; lead bring-up, verification, and validation of new test equipment. Lead technical reviews, trade studies, and failure investigations related to test systems. Leadership & Program Execution (~50%) Lead and mentor a small test engineering team, balancing hands-on contributions with coaching, task assignment, and performance feedback. Plan and prioritize test engineering work across multiple programs; own test hardware schedules, deliverables, risk management, and status communication. Collaborate with Test Software, Flight Software, FPGA, Electrical Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management to deliver integrated and production-ready test solutions. Drive Root Cause & Corrective Action for test equipment and product issues and ensure clear documentation and communication of findings. Establish and improve standards, processes, and metrics for test hardware design, documentation, configuration management, and equipment reliability. Champion continuous improvement in test capability, automation, reuse, and throughput; support audits and reviews related to test systems and processes. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline. 6 years of experience developing electrical test equipment, laboratory instrumentation systems, or automated hardware test solutions, including significant experience with ATE/STE/EGSE for complex electronics. Demonstrated hands-on expertise in: Mixed-signal circuit design and test hardware (analog/digital, signal integrity, grounding, power distribution, PCB layout p…

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