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EngineeringManagerTestandLaunchSite
“Engineering Manager Test and Launch Site at True Anomaly. Skills: Test and Launch Site Operations Management, Team Leadership, Test Campaign Execution, Safety and Regulatory Compliance. Own day-to-day operations of the test facility, including staffing, scheduling, facility maintenance, and infrastructure readiness. Ensure the site is always prepared to support active test campaigns with zero unplanned downtime”
What You'll Achieve.
Test schedules executed with milestones met and acceptance/qualification delivered at required quality; Efficiency and automation efforts measurably reduce turn time and increase throughput each iteration; Capacity plans that maximize utilization, minimize downtime, while preventing bottlenecks; High first-time yield at quality with reduced anomalies demonstrate process maturity; Team engagement and technical excellence known across the organization; Test processes that are scalable, disciplined, and trusted by stakeholders
Industry & Context.
Fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA office, Work environment: temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job, Physical demands: bending, sitting, lifting and driving, Must be a U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , protected individual as defined by 8 U. S. C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State, Ability to obtain an active DoD clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Technical degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical, or a relevant engineering or technical field, Significant experience in aerospace test operations, including propulsion or fluids system testing, Proven experience managing a test site, test team, or remote operations facility, Deep understanding of hazardous materials handling, pressurized systems safety, and high-energy test protocols, Experience leading test readiness reviews and managing test campaigns end-to-end, Organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent test programs, U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , protected individual as defined by 8 U. S. C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical engineering or equivalent discipline, Experience with multiple types of propulsion systems, Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation, Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and range safety authorities, Prior experience standing up or scaling a test facility, Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain one
What You'll Do.
Own day-to-day operations of the test facility
and infrastructure readiness
Ensure the site is always prepared to support active test campaigns with zero unplanned downtime
Lead and coordinate propulsion
and structures test campaigns from setup through data delivery
Drive test readiness reviews
manage test article configuration
and hold the team accountable to campaign milestones
and manage a team of engineers
Foster a high-performance culture built on safety
Own site safety for all hazardous operations including propellant handling
and structural load applications
Develop and enforce safety plans
and emergency response protocols
Interface with range safety authorities and regulatory agencies as required
Establish and oversee maintenance
and certification of test stands
ground support equipment
data acquisition systems
and site infrastructure
Manage vendor relationships and service contracts to keep critical systems operational
Serve as the primary interface between the test site and engineering
and program management teams
Communicate test status
and resource needs clearly and proactively
Ensure site operations comply with all applicable federal
and local regulations including FAA
and fire authority requirements
and inspection records
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead a multidisciplinary team of test technicians and engineers; Serve as the primary interface between the test site and engineering, quality, and program management teams; Communicate test status, anomalies, site risks, and resource needs clearly and proactively
Communication Scope
Communicate test status, anomalies, site risks, and resource needs clearly and proactively
Process & Methodology
Drive test campaign execution, Manage test article configuration, Hold the team accountable to campaign milestones, Manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent test programs, Manage vendor relationships and service contracts
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