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Stratolaunch · 1 day ago

Engineering Test Services Manager

Mojave, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $262K/yr

10+ years exp

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. They are seeking an experienced technical leader to oversee its Engineering Test Service Centers, ensuring successful execution of current programs and building future capabilities.

AerospaceInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Partner with specialty sub-leads (e.g. M&P lead, Environmental Test Lead, Propulsion Test Lead) to manage and lead personnel assigned to the service centers

Develop and maintain capability roadmaps for Engineering Services and lead the realization of those capabilities (e.g. M&P test lab, Environmental test, personnel )

Manage overhead, CAPEX, and IRAD budgets

Support programs and other stakeholders as a technical subject matter expert (e.g. non-advocate technical reviewer, peer reviewer, proposal writing) in areas of technical expertise

Collaborate with program technical leaders to balance technical rigor with programmatic constraints and effectively manage risk in areas of technical expertise

Root cause analysis: Lead failure analysis investigations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to conduct non-conformance reviews for production issues. Identify root cause and define corrective actions to prevent future failures

Qualification

MaterialsProcesses expertiseEnvironmental Testing expertisePropulsion Testing expertiseEngineering test designBudget managementAnalytical thinkingTechnical leadershipPersonnel managementCustomer interactionStandardsCADMS OfficeCommunicationIndependent work

Required

In-depth expertise and experience in at least one technical specialty of relevance: Materials and Processes, Environmental Test, or Propulsion Test

Expertise in engineering test design and execution best practices

Experience working in an engineering test facility and/or laboratory setting

Demonstrated ability as a technical leader and people manager

Hiring and personnel management experience

Experience managing budgets and leading capital improvement projects

Excellent verbal and written communication skills: Capable of conveying complex technical information to diverse audiences

Familiarity with relevant industry and military standards (e.g., MMPDS, ASTM, MIL-STD-810) and regulatory specifications

Ability to interact with customers and/or external stakeholders

Demonstrated experience applying analytical and critical thinking skills to solve multi-disciplinary, open-ended engineering problems

Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment to achieve business goals

US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance

CAD

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred

Engineering systems test experience (development, design verification, acceptance, and qualification testing)

Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and best practices, especially relating to requirements verification through test

Data acquisition and sensor expertise

Experience owning and implementing technical roadmaps

Experience proposing and leading IRAD projects

Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing operations

Experience supporting hypersonic development programs

Experience with rocket propulsion systems

Experience with thermal protection systems

Expertise related to high-temperature materials

Active DOD security clearance

Benefits

9/80 schedule

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500

Tuition reimbursement

Company

Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch designs, manufactures, and launches aerospace vehicles and technologies to fulfill several important national needs, including the need for reliable, routine access to space and the need to significantly advance the nation’s ability to design and operate hypersonic vehicles.

Founded in 2011

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees