Test Ops Manager - Nova Stage 1 & 2
Core
Manage the team building and operating vehicle test facilities for a reusable launch vehicle, ensuring safe and reliable operation of high-pressure and cryogenic systems while iterating on vehicle design.
Role type
Senior IC Test Operations Manager (Rocket Test Site)
Builds
Reusable launch vehicle test stands and integrated vehicle testing systems
Domain
Aerospace / Rocketry / Test Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Rocket test operations, Team lead/people management, Fluid system design (P&ID, line sizing, hazard analysis), Mechanical and electronic system integration, Test procedure development, Automation for ground/vehicle systems, High-pressure/hazardous environment operation, Real-time and post-test data analysis, Troubleshooting mechanical fluid components (cryogenic valves, pumps, regulators), Instrumentation troubleshooting (transducers, sensors, flow meters)
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated
Technologies
P&ID, CAD, Cryogenic systems, High-pressure valves, Pressure transducers, Thermocouples, RTDs, Silicon diodes, Flow meters, High-speed pressure sensors, Accelerometers
Responsibilities
Design and build fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for test applications; Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot test systems; Create sustainable engineering processes; Manage project schedules and budgets; Ensure high uptime and reliability of test stands; Ensure safe operation in hazardous environments; Perform people management (check-ins, mentorship, performance reviews)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management