Systems Test Engineer III

Skyryse

Skyryse

Quality Assurance
El Segundo, CA, USA
USD 120k-160k / year + Equity
Posted on Jan 7, 2026

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 III - EL SEGUNDO, CA

As a Systems Test Engineer III, you will support the integration and testing of fly-by-wire flight control systems and their respective components (i.e. flight control computers, electromechanical actuators). This includes supporting the design and development of the test cases, test equipment, test models, and test automation required to facilitate such integration and testing. You will be part of a team that collaborates closely with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and software engineers to verify system functionality and performance, ensuring that tests provide full coverage and accurately simulate real-world conditions and failure scenarios.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participate in the design, development, and maintenance of hardware-in-the-loop test environments used for integrating and verifying fly-by-wire flight control systems and components.
  • Perform data post-processing and analysis to support cross-functional failure investigations and problem resolutions.
  • Assist with the integration and testing of avionics and actuation subsystems to verify compliance with safety and performance requirements.
  • Design test cases and methodologies to thoroughly exercise system functionality and test system response to injected failures.
  • Provide support during DO-160 standard environmental and EMI qualification test campaigns, including the design, development, and maintenance of test support equipment to representatively operate the unit-under-test.
  • Work in a collaborative manner with other engineering disciplines such as Systems, Software, Hardware, Flight Test.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Familiarity with designing and building test setups.
  • Proficiency in Simulink and Python.
  • Proficiency in requirements management and verification processes.
  • Understanding of system integration principles, particularly in aerospace or other safety-critical industries.
  • Exposure to certification processes for flight-critical systems.
  • 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: $120,000 - $160,000
  • 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!

The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.

WE WELCOME ALL
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.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.