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Senior Manager, Test Operations

Van Horn, TX💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

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

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