Calspan JETS is the world’s premier supplier of ground-based testing solutions for the aerospace industry. We deliver highly engineered facilities, electro-mechanical systems, and software specifically designed for jet engine testing.  These solutions are used by airlines, OEMs, and MRO businesses to ensure the global fleet of jet engines tested daily are safe to fly.

Why Join Calspan JETS?
At Calspan JETS, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. As a member of our integrated team, you'll be an important part of an environment where people are passionate about delivering robust solutions and complex systems. 

We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Senior Manager, Data Systems to join our team and take the helm in leading the development, commissioning, and support for a global customer base. This pivotal role will involve working closely with engineering teams to ensure the delivery of reliable, efficient, and cutting-edge systems that are essential for mission success.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in managing a high performing team.
• Experience with the design and implementation of automation systems, measurement systems, electronics, software, or data acquisition systems.
• A collaborative, problem-solving mindset, with a demonstrated ability to lead large teams and drive innovation in complex, high-stakes environments.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work directly with clients and cross-functional teams.

Why Calspan?

At Calspan, we live by the principle of being “Selective to join, difficult to leave.” Our culture revolves around inclusiveness, accountability, and innovation—creating an environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. We are deeply committed to fostering an atmosphere of growth and development, ensuring that you will continue to thrive and lead in the aerospace industry.

We Offer:

• A chance to work with industry-leading aerospace technology and mission-critical systems.
• A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative team environment where creativity and professional growth are encouraged.
• Opportunities to shape the future of aerospace testing, contributing to global advancements.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and career.

If you’re a visionary leader with a passion for cutting-edge technology and a drive to make an impact on the aerospace industry, apply today and see what it means to Be Calspan!

Core Responsibilities Listed Below – Compensation and position level commensurate with education and experience.

• Manage in alignment with Calspan Values. Lead with the intent to create a respectful and healthy work culture that embraces inclusion and collaboration. Create awareness in others of their abilities; challenge the Team and provide support by allowing them to take appropriate risks. Create an environment in which others feel ownership for results and feel comfortable taking action to achieve desired results.
• Direct a team of more than 20 people consisting of managers, product leads, engineers, and designers. Contribute to project execution plans and recommend project or group staffing adjustments to maintain project milestone commitments.
• Establish the department mission and direct activities that balance backlog commitments with product development and productivity improvements that align with business value drivers.
• Collaborate regularly with the department leader, project managers, product line leaders, and direct reports on project status, issues, and variances to plan.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback regarding the performance of the entire team with a commitment to motivate, train, and develop.  
• Assist marketing in developing proposals for future work. Develop concepts, cost estimates, execution plans, proposal write-ups, analyses, options, and recommendations.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Electrical Engineering or Computer Science;
• 9+ years in a related discipline;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to the above

Preferred Knowledge /Ability:

• Excellent communicator with the ability to motivate and influence multifunctional teams.
• Experience leading teams of 10+ people and building a team-oriented culture.
• Experience balancing decision making and delegation, setting strategies for teams to execute.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and lead within a dynamic environment.
• Systemic thinker with a success-oriented mindset and ability to operate at the appropriate detail level of a senior management role.
• 10% international and/or domestic travel
• Experience with design and implementation of automation systems, measurement systems, electronics, software, or data acquisition systems.
• Experience with PLCs, electro-mechanical systems, or software programming preferred.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 (National Electric Code).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks for designing and troubleshooting electrical systems.

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and a competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Must be eligible to work in the United States. 

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.