Senior Manager Test Services and Manufacturing

What you'll do

• Lead and manage a team of engineers and technical support staff for ground test operations and manufacturing.
• Oversee the development, assembly, and testing of hypersonic flight and ground prototype systems.
• Provide project management and systems engineering oversight for propulsion system manufacturing and evaluation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing Flight Deck principles, standard work, and Lean methodologies.
• Develop and manage operating budgets while identifying investments to enhance site test and manufacturing capabilities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to shape engineering strategy and meet program objectives.
• Establish training programs to evaluate and improve the technical skills of the technician organization.
• Analyze data and develop solutions to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient execution of production activities.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in engineering technical development, technology, and/or functional management across product or program lifecycle phases.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting the development, manufacture, assembly, and test of prototype ground and flight systems.
• Demonstrated successful experience leading hardware production and testing of flight-relevant systems.
• Significant experience in fluid systems development and complex aerospace or propulsion-related technical environments.
• Experience working directly with DoW and NASA customers.
• Ability to provide technical oversight, project execution leadership, and systems engineering support for prototype manufacturing and test activities.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) to access export-controlled information.