Director of Test
About The Position
The Director of Test will establish requirements for test site readiness, maintenance, staffing, and operational support. This role will oversee test stand activation, commissioning, maintenance, and operational availability. Responsibilities include establishing procedures for safe facility startup, test execution, shutdown, and post-test recovery. The Director will also lead and participate in HAZOPs and/or FMECAs, develop and manage the Test organization's operating and capital budgets, and coordinate facility maintenance and infrastructure requirements with Facilities and GSE Engineering. A key aspect of this role is to build a culture centered on safety, technical rigor, data quality, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in aerospace test, propulsion testing, vehicle testing, or another high-energy test environment.
- 5+ years of experience leading test engineering and/or test operations organizations.
- Demonstrated experience operating complex test facilities or test programs.
- Strong understanding of test safety, operational risk management, and configuration control.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating large-scale propulsion test facilities.
- Familiarity with FAA, NFPA, range, or other regulatory requirements applicable to rocket testing.
- Experience with liquid oxygen and hydrocarbon propulsion systems.
- Experience with stage-level testing and integrated vehicle testing.
- Experience building a test organization or test facility from the ground up.
- Experience containerizing mobile fluids systems for remote launch operations.
Responsibilities
- Establish requirements for test site readiness, maintenance, staffing, and operational support.
- Oversee test stand activation, commissioning, maintenance, and operational availability.
- Establish procedures for safe facility startup, test execution, shutdown, and post-test recovery.
- Lead and participate in HAZOPs and/or FMECAs.
- Develop and manage the Test organization operating and capital budgets.
- Coordinate facility maintenance and infrastructure requirements with Facilities and GSE Engineering.
- Build a culture centered on safety, technical rigor, data quality, and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Equity Program
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Professional development stipend
- Flexible Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday breaks
- Two week long company winter breaks
- Paid leave to support a family member, bond with a new child, or manage your own health needs
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Coverage for dependents
- HSA available
- Basic life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Options to add extra coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
