Lead Test Data Operations Engineer

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.

The Lead Test Data Operations Engineer is responsible for the development and technical oversight of Supernal’s test data management system and associated analysis tools. This position provides technical guidance and mentoring other engineers in the design and implementation of unique data systems used to support all aspects of ground and flight testing. This position works alongside Test & Evaluation, Engineering, R&D, and IT to drive the development and implementation of the toolsets needed to ensure test data integrity through all lifecycles of Supernal’s test programs.

• Lead the development and implementation of a Test & Evaluation data system to implement test data post processing, archival, and analysis
• Establish process and procedures for ground based and airborne telemetry systems, flight test control room, data processing, analysis, and storage
• Lead the efforts to procure hardware to support group functions
• Own execution and completion of multiple projects in parallel
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• A minimum of ten (10)years’ experience in the development and implementation of Test & Evaluation data system (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience in architecting and implementation of data infrastructure
• Experience in development of software tools to perform analysis of test data sets
• Proven knowledge of data processing and storage methods and systems
• Knowledge of test methods and lab procedures
• Knowledge of Mil Standards, Digital Busses architecture (ARINC, 1553)
• Strong digital literacy especially with Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Self-motivated and forward-thinking personality

• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience with electric propulsion air or ground vehicles preferred
• Experience with experimental fight test preferred
• Experience using relational data base with some programming skills, SQL, VB, C++, .NET preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. 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, or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request to be provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation at: [email protected]

This position will include access to certain technology and/or software source code, that will be subject to U.S. export control laws. If an export license or other export control authorization is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such license or authorization and approvals and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations contained in such license or authorization.