Shift Leader, Test Ops
Core
Oversee and supervise a team of mechanical and instrumentation technicians maintaining, repairing, and operating a rocket engine test stand in West Texas.
Role type
Shift Leader, Test Operations
Builds
Rocket engine test facilities and ground systems for launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace propulsion testing and ground operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Rocket engine testing, aerospace test facility operations, instrumentation and controls, mechanical fluid systems, P&ID interpretation, test stand construction, hazardous materials handling, team supervision, scheduling, budget management
Preferred skills
Propulsion test facility operations, oil and gas operations, complex project management, continuous improvement methodologies
Technologies
MS Office, P&ID drawings, cryogenic systems, high-pressure gaseous systems
Responsibilities
Plan daily schedules and delegate tasks to technicians, conduct shift walk-downs and monitor FOD/tool control, guide technicians on facility activation and safe operation, approve timecards and track personnel, evaluate technician performance, support team training and development, collaborate with engineers on test method improvements, manage team purchases for budget control
Seniority
Mid-level Lead, hands-on supervision