Test Engineer​/Test Team Lead

Staff Test Engineer/Test Team Lead Job Summary

ESAero is seeking an experienced Staff Test Engineer/Test Team Lead to oversee and execute all aspects of our test operations. This critical role is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary test team, coordinating test planning and execution, and ensuring all activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable regulations and program goals. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership experience, and a background in military or military contract testing.

• Lead the test team in planning, coordinating, and executing test campaigns from initial test planning through post-test analysis and reporting.
• Resource manager for a small team of test engineers. Tasks include timecard approvals, PTO requests, team loading, and gather concerns and improvements ideas.
• Propose, develop, and maintain processes, procedures, and tooling that improve quality, efficiency, and cleanliness in regard to testing, test development, or test equipment.
• Safety review for hazardous testing.
• Develop and manage detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules to meet program objectives.
• Ensure all tests comply with applicable safety regulations, company policies, and government standards (e.g., OSHA, DoD).
• Coordinate with engineering, facilities, maintenance, program management, and other stakeholders to ensure test readiness and resource availability.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for test activities, internally and externally.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain test program integrity and safety.