Lead Test Facility Engineer — Rocket Propulsion

Sierra Lobo; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Lobo seeks a Test Facility Lead Engineer at Edwards AFB, CA, to oversee the test facility operations and readiness for high-pressure rocket testing. The role requires extensive experience with liquid rocket engine RDT&E and engineering advisory skills.

The candidate will coordinate with AFRL staff and contractors, manage risk assessments, and prepare technical packages for milestone reviews. A bachelor’s in engineering/physics is required, with a master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in liquid rocket engine RDT&E facilities.
• Knowledge of propulsion research and development.
• Ability to communicate with senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of test facility, control rooms, data acquisition systems, and support infrastructure.
• Manages facility readiness for testing including mechanical systems, electrical systems, high pressure propellant systems, plumbing, and instrumentation.
• Supports the integration of test articles into the facility.
• Coordinates interfaces for power, fluid delivery, and data systems between the test article and facility.
• Analyzes and reviews technical packages for test facility upgrades and readiness.
• Prepares technical packages for milestone reviews with internal and external stakeholders including design reviews, facility readiness reviews, and test readiness reviews.
• Supports risk management and hazard analysis for test facility.
• Provides engineering technical support to project management including developing technical plans and roadmaps for test facility buildup and coordinating with AFRL staff and contractor personnel to plan and execute work.

Skills

Test facility engineering

Propulsion systems

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Sierra Lobo seeks a Test Facility Lead Engineer at Edwards AFB, CA, to oversee the test facility operations and readiness for high-pressure rocket testing. The role requires extensive experience with liquid rocket engine RDT&E and engineering advisory skills.

The candidate will coordinate with AFRL staff and contractors, manage risk assessments, and prepare technical packages for milestone reviews. A bachelor’s in engineering/physics is required, with a master’s preferred.