Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Test Engineer Manager
Job Location: Simi Valley, CA (This position is 100% onsite)
Business Unit: Datron & Space Vector
Schedule:9/80: Employees work 9 out of every14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.
About Fisica Inc.
Fisica, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of advanced defense products, specializing in the design and production of airborne and ground-based antennas, as well as cutting-edge electromagnetic systems and simulators. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, with additional operations in Simi Valley, Fisica plays a vital role as a trusted partner to leading defense primes and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Our company operates as - ATI, Randtron, Datron and Space Vector—each bringing deep expertise and innovation to the defense sector. Led by a seasoned management team, Fisica is committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and mission-critical solutions that enhance national security.
At Fisica, we foster a strong, collaborative work culture that values individual contributions and empowers our employees. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and teamwork makes us a leader in the defense industry and an exceptional place to build a career.
Overall Summary
We are seeking an experienced Test Department Manager to lead our Test and Integration team. This role involves defining and managing test strategies, overseeing the development of test systems, and ensuring the verification and validation of complex electronic systems. The ideal candidate will provide technical guidance, coordinate across departments, and manage the full lifecycle of test engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Management: Lead and mentor the Test Engineering team. Manage resources, schedules, and budgets for test projects. Coordinate with Systems and Electrical Engineering teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and seamless integration.
- Test Strategy & Planning: Define and manage system test requirements and interfaces. Develop, review, and approve interface control documents (ICDs), system specifications, and comprehensive test plans (ATP, QTP).
- Technical Oversight: Oversee the design and implementation of automated test equipment (ATE) and test setups using tools like LabView and Matlab. Troubleshoot complex system-level issues, including thermal, power, and mechanical discrepancies.
- Project Execution: Lead design trade studies, integration, verification, and validation efforts. Manage proposal efforts, including the generation of Justification of Cost/Bill of Materials (JCBs/BOMs) for test infrastructure.
- Process Review: Conduct and lead major technical reviews, including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
Communication & Influence
Communicates with contacts within and outside of own department and may occasionally have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.). Able to explain and interpret various processes and procedures to others within and outside the job area.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in test engineering or systems engineering, with significant exposure to leadership or management roles.
- Extensive experience with electronics testing, including RF, Microwave, Servo Control, and Microprocessor-based control systems.
- Experience with Battery Management Systems (BMS), including controls, PCBs, and battery cells is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with thermal and mechanical structures and cooling systems related to test equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in test automation and analysis tools such as LabView and Matlab.
- Standards: Working knowledge of DoD and Aerospace standards
- Software: Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Requirement Management Tools).
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external customers.
- Master’s degree in a related technical discipline.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role $114,000 - $212,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Fisica Inc also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, and schedule type.
EEO Statement
Fisica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fisica is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Fisica maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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