Test Validation Engineering - Irvine, CA, United States - Supernal

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    Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities.

    We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities.

    This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination.

    We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world's communities.

    We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people's ability to move - whether for work or play.

    Powertrain Test & Verification Engineer leads all testing and verification activities for the Propulsion & Dynamic Systems team, including maturing interfaces with the Energy Storage Systems and Flight Control Systems teams.

    This position helps facilitate the Powertrain team in their integration testing of all the associated systems.

    This role also works closely with the leaders of the respective teams within the Rotor Systems, Electric Power Unit, Thermal Management, and Flight Controls Systems on scheduling content and release dates.

    Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. Support definition of System Integration Lab test equipment and buildup of test capabilities to support flight control system test activities

    • Coordinate with suppliers on low-level software and hardware testing efforts
    • Coordinate aircraft level testing pertaining to the systems with the Test and Evaluation team to meet testing and certification verification, and collaborate with certification authorities in topics related with verification
    • Build test plans for both systems integration labs and on-aircraft testing
    • Compiling all test and documentation artifacts for software build release packages
    • Evaluate change impact analysis to the various parts of the systems based on issues found or when evaluating change requests
    • Partner with PMO organization to execute build plan
    • Requires up to 25% of domestic and international travel
    • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or a relevant engineering field required; Minimum of five (5) years of experience in power plant systems testing and verification (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
    • Experience in integration, testing, and verification of power plant systems
    • Experience with supplier testing coordination and management
    • Experience with requirements verification testing in a system integration lab
    • Experience with software build release management
    • Familiarity with aircraft certification FAA 14 CFR Part 23/27/29
    • Internal combustion and all-electric power plant systems design experience preferred
    • Aviation flight testing experience preferred
    • We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal's receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).