Director of Test Engineering

bluecanyontech; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

401k matching

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer, seeks a Director of Test Engineering to lead test strategy, architecture, and execution in a fast-paced Boulder, CO environment.

You will oversee test engineers and technicians, drive equipment development, analyze results, and partner across departments to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Master’s degree in engineering or MBA preferred.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills; demonstrated leadership in team management.

Responsibilities

• Focus on strategic execution, alignment, and goal setting of test engineering team.
• Manages company test engineering, test technicians, and related technical activities; including outsourcing of projects.
• Manages test architecture development, implementation, and alignment with partnered departments.
• Responsible for design, development, and implementation of new test equipment and procedures; and for the improvement of existing equipment.
• Analyzes and interprets test data and prepares technical and business reports.
• Provide technical support to engineers and customers.
• Provide guidance for troubleshooting and debugging test failures or investigations.
• Assists COO with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and new technology implementation.
• Forecasts operating costs of department and maintains department budget.
• Organizes departmental management structure for efficient operations.

Skills

Leadership

Test engineering

Spacecraft testing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering or MBA

Tools

MS Office

Test equipment

Job description

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Position Purpose

Director of Test Engineering will oversee test engineering and test technician operations, architecture, and strategy. They will ensure that proper engineering rigor, process, and execution are followed while aligning team direction and innovations with company strategy and targets.

Title

Director of Test Engineering

Position Type

Full Time

Pay Range

$180,000 - $225,000

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Location

Boulder, CO (work locations are subject to change based on business need).

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

Job Responsibilities

• Focus on strategic execution, alignment, and goal setting of test engineering team
• Manages company test engineering, test technicians, and related technical activities; including managing outsourcing of projects with outside resources
• Manages test architecture development, implementation, and alignment with partnered departments
• Responsible for design, development, and implementation of new test equipment and procedures; and for the improvement of existing equipment
• Analyzes and interprets test data and prepares technical and business reports
• Provide technical support to engineers and customers
• Provide guidance for troubleshooting and debugging test failures or investigations
• Assists chief operating officer with long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new and advanced technology.
• Monitor revenue margins for worker productivity, and develop guidelines for personnel evaluations, staff advancement, and recruitment
• Works cross-functionally to coordinate activities across departments
• Attend design and program reviews for new products to ensure their manufacturability at low and high volume.
• Support management and business development to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products
• Forecasts operating costs of department and prepares and maintains department budget
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
• Organizes departmental management structure and teams for optimal, efficient operations.
• Delivers progress and production reports to executive team members as requested.
• Supervises equipment purchase, maintenance, and layout.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• At least ten years of test engineering or related experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
• Master’s degree in engineering or business administration is preferred
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated Leadership in Team and People Management
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extensive technical knowledge of engineering and product development
• Experience with spacecraft or space component assembly, integration, and test is preferred
• Experience with use of test and measurement equipment for testing and troubleshooting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected factor. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Melissa Po at [e-mail].