Senior Manager, Test Systems — Spacecraft & Automation

terranorbitalcorporation; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 160 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Coverage

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Résumé du poste

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Manager, Test Systems to lead a dedicated test engineering team responsible for spacecraft module, subsystem, and full-vehicle testing.

This leadership role oversees test systems development, automated tools, environmental testing readiness, and high-volume production tests in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Applicants should have DoD-relevant experience and U.S. clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 8+ years of professional experience including leading test teams.
• Experience with spacecraft system test: power, RF, sensors, actuators, avionics.
• Automated test systems, test software, test racks, and GSE familiarity.
• Environmental test processes (thermal, vibration, TVAC) and aerospace/military standards.
• Ability to analyze and present technical data; support schedules, estimates, and EVM.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Manage multiple projects in fast-paced production; strong organization.
• Proficiency with MS Office and professional communication.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage a test engineering team supporting spacecraft module, avionics, subsystem, and full-vehicle tests.
• Develop and maintain test flows, test plans, and automated test procedures for production.
• Oversee test system infrastructure including software, automation frameworks, test racks, and GSE.

Connaissances

Spacecraft test

Automated test systems

Test software

Test racks

GSE (electrical/mechanical)

Environmental testing

Technical data analysis

Scheduling & EVM

Leadership

Communication

Project management

MS Office

Security clearance readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Outils

LabVIEW/TestStand

Description du poste

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Manager, Test Systems to lead a dedicated test engineering team responsible for spacecraft module, subsystem, and full-vehicle testing.

This leadership role oversees test systems development, automated tools, environmental testing readiness, and high-volume production tests in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Applicants should have DoD-relevant experience and U.S. clearance readiness.