Aerospace Test Operations Lead

Socket.dev; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace Engineering Test Services (ETS) in Tempe, AZ seeks a Test Operations Lead to provide strategic leadership and daily execution oversight of lab operations, ensuring test equipment readiness and an efficient environment.

You will partner with Program Management, Engineering, and Lab Operations to align test strategies, manage resources, and drive continuous improvements in workflows, reliability, and reporting visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in technical disciplines such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• 6+ years of experience in test engineering, test operations, lab management or similar project management environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or system-level testing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project execution, drive results, and maintain schedule adherence.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Program Management, Engineering, and Lab Operations to align on test strategies, milestones, and forecast changes.
• Apply mastery of test engineering concepts, standards, and industry practices to ensure proactive technical and operational decision-making.
• Coordinate activities, priorities, and resource assignments to meet commitments.
• Ensure test hardware, instrumentation, and documentation are ready for on-time execution.
• Drive quick resolution of test equipment anomalies, equipment downtime, or hardware constraints.
• Track progress against test commitments; communicate risks, blockers, and establish recovery plans.
• Mentor technicians and junior engineers in best practices.
• Continuously improve test workflows, cycle time, and reporting visibility.

Skills

Project leadership

Test engineering concepts

Schedule management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical disciplines

Electrical or Software Engineering degree

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace Engineering Test Services (ETS) in Tempe, AZ seeks a Test Operations Lead to provide strategic leadership and daily execution oversight of lab operations, ensuring test equipment readiness and an efficient environment.

You will partner with Program Management, Engineering, and Lab Operations to align test strategies, manage resources, and drive continuous improvements in workflows, reliability, and reporting visibility.