Lead Test Engineering Manager – Aerospace & Defense

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) in Moorpark, CA is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead a team of Test Engineers across environmental, mechanical, and explosive testing through product life cycle.

The role reports to Engineering and emphasizes technical leadership, people development, and operational execution. This first-shift, on-site position supports cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, QA, EHS, and customers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in engineering, with test engineering experience.
• 3+ years in technical or people leadership.
• Mentor engineers and develop personnel.
• Strong problem solving and fault analysis.
• Experience with aerospace/defense environments.
• Willingness to work on-site in Moorpark, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, mechanical, and explosive testing.
• Mentor and develop Test Engineers.
• Set priorities and performance expectations.
• Lead test planning and qualification reviews.
• Ensure rigorous documentation and data analysis.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Support proposals and customer reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Team Leadership

Test Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Mentoring

Drawings Interpretation

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) in Moorpark, CA is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead a team of Test Engineers across environmental, mechanical, and explosive testing through product life cycle.

The role reports to Engineering and emphasizes technical leadership, people development, and operational execution. This first-shift, on-site position supports cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, QA, EHS, and customers.