Senior Environmental Test Manager
Core
Managing personnel, projects, and equipment to conduct rigorous environmental testing of aerospace, military, and space hardware.
Role type
Senior Environmental Test Manager
Builds
Aerospace, military, and space hardware qualification testing campaigns
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Environmental test standards (MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, SMC-S-016), environmental testing equipment operation (shaker tables, thermal chambers, altitude chambers, thermal vacuum chambers), data acquisition systems and sensors (NI cDAQs, accelerometers, thermocouples), team leadership and mentorship, project management, test failure analysis, strategic direction setting
Preferred skills
Hazardous or pressurized systems knowledge (cryogenics, hydraulics, jet fuels, energy storage), instrumentation and control components (load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, RTDs), coding languages (Python, Matlab), 3D modeling software and PLM (Siemens NX, Teamcenter), machining, sheet metal, and 3D printing, novel solution development for complex testing issues
Technologies
NI cDAQs, shaker tables, thermal chambers, altitude chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, Siemens NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Lead and manage environmental lab projects including quoting, planning, execution, data review, test failure analysis, and final reporting; Develop and implement thorough qualification testing strategies; Serve as subject matter expert in dynamic and environmental testing; Oversee and provide expert insight into the operation and troubleshooting of advanced data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation; Direct the operation and maintenance of a wide range of environmental testing equipment; Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of both hourly and salaried employees; Conduct performance evaluations, set clear objectives, and implement strategies for continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities