Senior Test Site Operations Engineer
Core
Optimizing test operations, day-to-day program management, and strategic planning for rocket engine testing at the Stennis engine test facility to support the Neutron program.
Role type
Senior IC test site operations engineer
Builds
Test cadence and operational schedules for liquid launch vehicle engine testing
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / rocket systems testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
rocket systems test operations, flight test, oil and gas production operations, cross-functional team coordination, complex project management, data analysis for operational optimization, risk identification and mitigation, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
liquid natural gas or liquid methane propellant experience, sub-component to full flight system testing, data acquisition and control systems software development, technical program management
Technologies
industry-standard project management tools, data acquisition and control systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate test planning with design, test ops, GSE, and technician teams; manage weekly and monthly schedules including staffing forecasts; lead daily meetings to align engineering, operations, and safety teams; develop key performance measures to optimize site operations; identify operational challenges and implement solutions; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC