Aerospace Test Engineering Manager

Collins Aerospace; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Colorado Springs seeks an M4 Test Manager to lead the Ejection Seats Test Engineering Team and drive program test planning, resourcing, and staffing decisions. The role balances individual contributions with leadership, aligning with SEIT objectives and program milestones.

You will manage hiring, test scheduling, CAM reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with SEIT Leader, PMT, and DCE to ensure successful program execution and team growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in test engineering and program execution.
• Experience in SEIT practices and test execution methodologies.
• Experience with industry standards, compliance, and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate resources.
• Experience reviewing technical bids and proposals.
• STEM degree with 8+ years or advanced degree with 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Lead program test work and planning for sprints and increments with SEIT Leader.
• Forecast staffing and resources for test teams and programs.
• Own the hiring process for test engineering roles with SEIT Leader support.
• Oversee test assignments and scheduling to meet milestones.
• Support Test & Bid & Proposal efforts and review test bids.
• Align test schedules and resources with program plans and CAM reviews.
• Mentor and develop team members; conduct performance reviews.
• Define test processes and roadmap with SEIT leadership and Discipline Chief Engineers.

Skills

Test engineering

Leadership

SEIT practices

Resource management

Bid reviews

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Colorado Springs seeks an M4 Test Manager to lead the Ejection Seats Test Engineering Team and drive program test planning, resourcing, and staffing decisions. The role balances individual contributions with leadership, aligning with SEIT objectives and program milestones.

You will manage hiring, test scheduling, CAM reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with SEIT Leader, PMT, and DCE to ensure successful program execution and team growth.