Hansell Tierney · 17 hours ago
Engineering Environmental Test Lead
Mojave, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$176K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expHansell Tierney is partnering with an innovative aerospace engineering organization to identify a Engineering Environmental Test Lead to join their growing team. In this leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of environmental and functional testing, ensuring compliance and driving complex test campaigns to successful flight readiness.
ConsultingRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Alexandria Grieble
Responsibilities
Lead operations of the Environmental Test division, including personnel oversight, facility infrastructure, and budget management
Provide technical direction, mentorship, and performance leadership for a team of engineers and specialists
Review and approve technical deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with internal and external requirements
Oversee the creation, review, and execution of environmental test plans, procedures, and reports
Support and manage environmental testing efforts both onsite and at partner facilities
Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations and implement solutions to ensure reliability and safety
Serve as the primary interface with regulatory bodies to support test documentation and approval processes
Manage development and deployment of automated test systems and data acquisition platforms
Oversee procurement, maintenance, and operation of environmental test equipment (e.g., vibration tables, thermal chambers)
Guide the long-term development and capability roadmap of the Environmental Test division
Qualification
Required
Background in one or more of the following: electrical engineering, software engineering, avionics, experimental flight systems, or launch vehicle integration
Strong understanding of environmental test standards (e.g., DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, SMC-S-16)
Demonstrated experience with environmental acceptance and qualification testing
Experience developing test system software and designing instrumentation systems
Proven leadership, team-building, and personnel management skills
Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and manage complex projects in dynamic environments
U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a DoD security clearance
MS Office Suite
Programming skills in Python, C/C++, LabVIEW, or MATLAB
Staff Level: Bachelor's degree with 10–20 years of engineering experience, or equivalent
Principal Level: Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of engineering experience, or equivalent
Preferred
Experience with automated test systems and data acquisition platforms
Familiarity with electrical and mechanical schematics
Experience testing RF components (e.g., transmitters, antennas, GPS, cabling)
Integration experience with aerospace electrical systems
EMC testing experience per MIL-STD-461 or equivalent
Hands-on experience with NI cRIO/cDAQ, Curtiss-Wright KAM-500, and IADS
Experience developing digital test procedures and CAD models (e.g., SolidWorks)
Familiarity with electrical design tools such as Capital or Zuken
Experience with Jira (issue tracking) and Git (configuration management)
Proficiency with command-line and scripting languages
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional development.
Plus equity
Company
Hansell Tierney
Hansell Tierney is a staffing agency that provides staffing and recruiting services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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