Environmental Test Manager - Industrial Operations

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking an Industrial Operations Environment Test Manager to lead a diverse environmental test team within the CHGB program. The role oversees test technicians, drives skills development, and ensures performance of complex avionics and guidance test activities.

The position requires strong leadership, engineering judgment, and DoD test environment familiarity. Residency in the North Alabama area or relocation willingness is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience, or 10+ years with leadership experience.
• 2+ years of supervising or leading teams/projects.
• Experience in MIL-STD-810 test environments.
• Background in Manufacturing and/or Test Operations.
• Ability to read Mechanical/Electrical drawings, schematics, specifications.
• Experience with thermal, pressure, acceleration, and vibration test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage an Environmental Test Technician team of ~8 technicians across multiple disciplines.
• Develop team skills, mentor career growth, and drive retention using enterprise tools.
• Conduct performance appraisals and identify candidates for promotion.
• Execute test procedures to support integration and vehicle delivery.
• Analyze test results and document non-conformances; collaborate on resolution.
• Coordinate with Test Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to meet objectives.

Skills

Matlab

Test procedure development

Post data processing

NI Software

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

Thermal test equipment

Vibration test equipment

Schematic/ drawings interpretation

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos' Defense Systems / Manufacturing is seeking a talented and qualified Industrial Operations Environment Test Manager to join our Defense team in Huntsville, AL supporting the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) Program. This role will oversee a diverse group of Test Technicians and be responsible for their growth. This position will also support the integration and testing of complex Avionics and Navigation/Guidance Systems, ensuring hardware and integrated systems performed as designed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse Environmental Test Technician Team consisting of approximately 8 Technicians of Multiple Disciplines.
• Team development, with a focus on skills development, career growth, and retention using enterprise leader toolkits.
• Perform targeted feedback sessions with employees.
• Complete Performance Appraisals and identify individuals ready for Promotion.
• Executes test procedures to support integration and vehicle delivery.
• Analyze test results and document Non-Conformances.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering and Quality to support resolution of Non-Conformances.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to meet our technical, schedule, and cost objectives.

Basic Qualifications

• A BA/BS and have at least 5+ years of relevant experience or at least 10+ years of relevant experience. The candidate should have 2+ years of experience supervising or leading teams and/or projects.
• Experience in a MIL-STD-810 Test Environment
• Background in Manufacturing and/or Test Operations.
• Ability to read and interpret Mechanical and Electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Experience working with Thermal, Pressure, Acceleration, and Vibration test equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

The following skills/abilities are desired:

• Knowledge of Matlab
• Knowledge of test procedure development
• Knowledge of post data processing
• Knowledge of NI Software
• Organizational skills to assist in documenting designs, assist with Technical Data Packages (TDP) and support production and test of HGB

Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate would have experience in electronics/avionics/environmental testing and have a current DoD Secret clearance.

Security Requirements

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.