Systems Test Engineer

Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

SYSTEMS TEST ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA

As a Systems Test Engineer, you will support the development of test equipment used to verify and validate complex aerospace systems and components against product requirements, following a standardized design and development process. This role will focus on electromechanical actuation system testing, ensuring test setups accurately simulate real-world conditions to validate performance and reliability. You will collaborate closely with design engineers to support integration and system checkout activities using test assets in lab environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of test equipment used for verifying aerospace systems and components.
• Contribute to project planning, status tracking, and risk identification related to test equipment and system integration activities.
• Assist with the integration of avionics systems and subsystems to ensure alignment with safety and design requirements.
• Support system-level integration and checkout activities in the Systems Integration Lab (SIL), including test setup, execution, and documentation.
• Collaborate on harness design and ensure compatibility with both lab and aircraft configurations. 
• Assist in the creation of Bills of Materials (BOM) for test articles and lab hardware.
• Provide support during environmental and EMI/EMC test campaigns in partnership with suppliers and internal teams.
• Work in a collaborative manner with other engineering disciplines such as GNC, Perception, Safety, Systems, Flight Test, Software and lines of business as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience testing or integrating avionics or electromechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with lab test setups and systems integration environments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with the specification, design, test, and data analysis of avionics or electromechanical systems.
• Understanding of system integration principles, particularly in aerospace or other safety-critical industries.
• Exposure to certification processes for flight-critical systems is a plus.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional team environments.

WHY SKYRYSE?

• The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility.
• Salary: $110,000 - $140,000
• Valuable stock option plan.
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans.
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
• A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Employment is contingent upon confirmation of authorization to export in accordance with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.