Test Lab Operations Manager – Propulsion Systems

Rocketdyne; Redmond; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne in Redmond, WA, fabricates in-space propulsion products for space applications. The company seeks a motivated team member to manage its Test Lab, overseeing a facility that exposes hardware to vibration, thermal cycling, and hot-fire testing in vacuum chambers.

You will lead test engineering, data analysts, and technicians, coordinate training, manage the facility budget, and drive capital projects to completion while ensuring safety and compliance across all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required).
• Lead a staff of test engineers, data analysts and technicians.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure facility is available to support business needs and throughput.
• Lead staff of test engineering, data analysts, and test technicians who operate and maintain the facility.
• Coordinate training activities to ensure bench strength for testing needs.
• Be responsible for overall facility budget including maintenance, coolants and oils, and contractor work for modifications.
• Provide inputs and plans for capital investment; lead capital projects to completion.
• Implement improvements to increase efficiency and expand capabilities.
• Work with internal customers to align staff and resources with delivery goals.
• Maintain proper facility documentation.
• Support and maintain Emergency Response and Process Safety Management programs.
• Work with EH&S to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Fluid systems knowledge

Facilities management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Rocketdyne in Redmond, WA, fabricates in-space propulsion products for space applications. The company seeks a motivated team member to manage its Test Lab, overseeing a facility that exposes hardware to vibration, thermal cycling, and hot-fire testing in vacuum chambers.

You will lead test engineering, data analysts, and technicians, coordinate training, manage the facility budget, and drive capital projects to completion while ensuring safety and compliance across all activities.