Senior Manager, Test Operations
Core
Leading the XEEx engine test stand near Van Horn, Texas, managing testing of LNG and LOX engines and thrusters, and overseeing capital, overhead, and labor budgets.
Role type
Senior Manager, Test Operations
Builds
Safe and repeatable space flight systems and test facilities
Domain
Aerospace / Cryogenic Engine Testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, budget planning, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, root cause analysis, process hazard analysis, schedule and cost estimation, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Cryogenic test design, liquid rocket engine test stand operations, Process Safety Management (PSM), systems engineering, quality control
Technologies
LNG, LOX, fluid systems, instrumentation systems
Responsibilities
Lead the XEEx test stand team including recruiting, training, and mentoring; Establish technical direction for test engineering; Develop and implement test plans and procedures; Lead daily test operations and coordinate with internal customers; Perform root cause analysis and failure investigations; Lead capital, overhead, and labor budget planning and execution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities