Manager - Test Operations Maintenance
Core
Lead a team of technicians and engineers to maintain rocket engine test stands, ensuring minimal disruption to test operations through robust preventative maintenance and rapid root cause analysis.
Role type
Manager - Test Operations Maintenance
Builds
Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Test Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, project management, cryogenic systems maintenance, high pressure pneumatic systems maintenance, root cause analysis, budget planning, strategic planning, performance tracking
Preferred skills
Aerospace testing experience, data-driven maintenance program development, process improvement, technical writing, inventory planning, structural maintenance
Technologies
Cryogenic systems, high pressure pneumatic systems, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead team in safe execution of cryogenic, high pressure gas, electrical, data, and structural maintenance; drive planned preventive maintenance programs; perform root cause analysis and improvement projects; develop repair schedules and manage test asset recovery; advocate for appropriate downtime to ensure high reliability; organize internal and external resources for cost, quality, and schedule; lead labor and non-labor budget planning; develop next-generation leaders; build and execute team performance KPIs
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership