Engineering Manager - Test Operations

Amentum•Hampton, VA

15h•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

NASA enforces REAL ID requirements for all visitors and badge holders. Please visit www.dhs.gov/real-id to view a list of compliant documents. The successful candidate will join the Facility Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Test Operations Branch Manager. All work will be performed with a high standard of quality and professionalism. All safety policies and procedures must be followed.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required.
BS degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school preferred, and three to five years of related engineering experience or a MS degree from an ABET accredit engineering school.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead teams in preparing and conducting wind tunnel tests of scale models.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal relations with test team members (including test customer personnel) while meeting time, quality, and cost requirements.
Ability to recognize the importance of customer relations.
Ability to respond properly to changing customer needs.
Ability to multi-process inputs with a coherent output.
Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance (SECRET).
Valid Real ID compliant identification – www.dhs.gov/real-id
A valid driver’s license is required.
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others.
The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization.
Must be able to balance scope, schedule, and budget to ensure program success.
Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed.

Nice To Haves

Preference given for Business Management experience/education.

Responsibilities

Leads, supervises, and directs teams of engineers and technicians responsible for planning, executing, and closing out wind tunnel test programs in NASA Langley Research Center’s Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT).
Establishes test timelines, manages all test-related resources, and evaluates deliverables for quality and completeness.
Identifies and implements process improvements; determines and coordinates required facility upgrades, repairs, and maintenance; and produces/delivers technical papers and presentations when warranted.
Develops and implements training programs for new and existing personnel.
Works with peers across the organization to optimize workforce development and ensure continuity of operations.
Reviews and modifies standard operating procedures, work instructions, checklists, etc.
Establishes and maintains large cross-functional network of resources to assist in providing high-quality solutions for client.
Interfaces with subordinates, peers, senior management, and client personnel at all levels as needed.