The Director – Spacecraft or Aircraft Instrumentation Programs is responsible for overseeing the strategy, development, integration, and lifecycle execution of instrumentation systems for both flight and ground-based testing in advanced aerospace platforms. This includes leading multidisciplinary teams that develop, deploy, and certify sensor networks, data acquisition systems, telemetry interfaces, and mission-critical instrumentation across spacecraft and aircraft programs.
Program Leadership – Direct large-scale instrumentation programs supporting commercial, defense, and space missions.
Systems Integration – Oversee the integration of complex sensor suites, telemetry, environmental monitoring, and structural instrumentation.
Test & Validation Support – Ensure all instrumentation systems meet performance standards for flight testing, environmental qualification, and mission assurance.
Cross-Platform Applicability – Lead the standardization and modularization of instrumentation systems across aircraft, UAVs, and space vehicles.
Regulatory Compliance & Certification – Ensure systems conform to FAA, EASA, NASA, and military test and mission-readiness standards.
Define and manage the strategic roadmap for instrumentation systems across aircraft or spacecraft platforms.
Lead the specification, procurement, integration, and verification of sensors (temperature, pressure, strain, vibration, GPS/IMU, etc.) and DAQ systems.
Oversee design and commissioning of telemetry links and onboard data processing and storage systems.
Manage budgets, schedules, and teams across concurrent development, integration, and test campaigns.
Collaborate with flight test, systems, safety, and mission assurance teams to ensure full data coverage and instrumentation reliability.
Engage with customers, certification bodies, and internal stakeholders to align instrumentation programs with technical, schedule, and mission needs.
Champion innovation in smart sensors, wireless instrumentation, AI-based diagnostics, and digital twin feedback loops.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Instrumentation & Controls.
12–15+ years of experience managing instrumentation programs for aerospace platforms, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
In-depth experience with flight test instrumentation (FTI), telemetry systems, structural health monitoring, and data acquisition.
Familiarity with standards such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429/664, IRIG-106, and mission assurance protocols.
Strong leadership in multidisciplinary aerospace environments.
Deep technical expertise in sensor technologies, data systems, and test environments.
Excellent program management and stakeholder coordination abilities.
Proficiency in safety-critical systems, flight test operations, and mission support infrastructure.
Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.