Senior Manager – Development Test Engineering

Senior Manager – Development Test Engineering

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience testing complex high-reliability systems, such as aircraft, spacecraft, automotive, military or medical systems, including 5+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of complex test equipment and tools (e.g., vibration testing systems, thermal/TVAC chambers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc)
• Experience with test automation and the use of software tools for data acquisition and analysis.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive results in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with executives, customers, and team members.
• First-principles approach to problem solving and debugging of complex systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools, and software used in aerospace testing.
• Knowledge of risk management and failure analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of test engineers in the design, execution, and evaluation of test programs for aerospace systems.
• Define performance objectives, monitor team progress, and conduct performance reviews.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the design verification engineering team.
• Develop our approach and architect our design verification and qualification testing infrastructure.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies to ensure product safety, quality, and compliance with industry standards.
• Oversee the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test reports for both hardware and software systems.
• Ensure test activities align with project timelines, performance metrics, and quality requirements.
• Lead the execution of complex testing processes, including environmental, structural, and flight testing, to validate system performance.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze test data and oversee the identification and resolution of test failures or discrepancies.
• Ensure detailed documentation of all test procedures, results, and compliance records.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, including design, systems, and manufacturing, to define test requirements and refine product specifications.
• Provide technical guidance and act as the key point of contact for all test-related issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to develop our acceptance testing approach and transition to production.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Implement best practices for risk management, failure analysis, and reliability testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing and tailoring testing to space standards such as SMC-S-016, GSFC-STD-7000, AFSPCMAN 91-710, etc.
• Experience in software testing for embedded systems and avionics.
• Familiarity with digital and analog electronics, embedded systems, and control systems.