Manager - Aerospace / Automotive Testing & Certification

Job Summary: The Manager – Aerospace / Automotive will be responsible for managing and growing testing and certification services across Aerospace, Avionics, Defence and Automotive segments. The role requires strong technical expertise in EMI/EMC, environmental and mechanical testing, combined with customer management, project delivery and revenue responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Aerospace, Defence and Automotive product testing and qualification projects from customer requirement through final delivery.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate test standards, protocols and certification requirements.
• Support preparation of technical proposals, quotations and project scope in coordination with Client Services.
• Plan and execute qualification programs, including test plans, QTPs, test setups, testing, troubleshooting and QTRs.
• Manage Aerospace/Defence testing as per RTCA DO-160G, MIL-STD-461 E/F/G, MIL-STD-810H and MIL-STD-704.
• Oversee EMI/EMC tests covering conducted/radiated emissions, conducted/radiated susceptibility, lightning-induced transient susceptibility and ESD.
• Manage environmental and mechanical testing covering temperature, altitude, humidity, vibration, shock/crash safety and waterproofness.
• Manage Automotive EMC testing at ESA/component and vehicle level as per CISPR 25, ISO 11452, ISO 7637, IEC and applicable OEM specifications.
• Lead root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of test failures and EMI/EMC issues and recommend suitable mitigation measures.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within defined quality requirements and in line with customer expectations.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Drive engineering utilization, billable activities and achievement of monthly revenue targets.
• Identify opportunities to expand testing and certification services with existing and new customers.

Education & Experience:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in Aerospace/Avionics, Defence or Automotive product testing and qualification.
• Strong hands-on experience in EMI/EMC, environmental and mechanical qualification testing.
• Working expertise in RTCA DO-160G, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-704, CISPR 25, ISO 11452 and ISO 7637.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing test plans, QTPs, QTRs and technical compliance documentation.
• Experience in customer/project management and coordinating multiple testing programs.
• Exposure to FAA/EASA-related aviation qualification programs would be an advantage.
• Experience handling commercial/revenue targets and engineering utilization is preferred.