Engineering Manager - Test Operations

Responsibilities

• Leads, supervises, and directs teams of engineers and technicians responsible for planning, executing, and closing out wind tunnel test programs in NASA Langley Research Center's.
• Establishes test timelines, manages all test-related resources, and evaluates deliverables for quality and completeness.
• Duties also include identifying and implementing process improvements; determining and coordinating required facility upgrades, repairs, and maintenance; and producing/delivering technical papers and presentations when warranted.
• Develops and implements training programs for new and existing personnel.
• Works with peers across the organization to optimize workforce development and ensure continuity of operations.
• Reviews and modifies standard operating procedures, work instructions, checklists, etc.
• Establishes and maintains large cross-functional network of resources to assist in providing high-quality solutions for clients.
• Interfaces with subordinates, peers, senior management, and client personnel at all levels as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required. BS degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school preferred, and three to five years of related engineering experience or a MS degree from an ABET accredited engineering school.
• Experience with 14x22' subsonic wind tunnel preferred.
• Preference given for Business Management experience/education.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead teams in preparing and conducting wind tunnel tests of scale models; to maintain good interpersonal relations with test team members (including test customer personnel) while meeting time, quality, and cost requirements; to recognize the importance of customer relations; to respond properly to changing customer needs; and to multi-process inputs with a coherent output.
• Must have demonstrated ability to obtain a Security Clearance (SECRET).

Essential Functions

• Work Environment: Office Environment (65%), Test Environment (25%), Travel (10%).
• Physical Requirements: Must have sufficient mobility to enter all areas of test facilities; crawl, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, ability to work at elevated levels on platforms and scaffolding, etc. (20%).
• Equipment: Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.) with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Matlab, etc. (50%).
• Safety and personal protective equipment: 20%.
• Attendance: Regular attendance mandatory (100%).
• Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (

Compensation Details

$95,000 - $120,000

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Retirement benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance