Manager, Component Test & Infrastructure

About the role

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Manager, Component Test & Infrastructure to lead spacecraft component verification activities and test infrastructure development in support of spacecraft production and test operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of component test, RF test, and test automation engineers supporting spacecraft production and development programs
• Own component-level acceptance testing and verification activities for electronic assemblies, RF hardware, and spacecraft subsystems
• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, and procedures to verify component performance, quality, and readiness for spacecraft integration
• Drive investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of component test failures and anomalies
• Partner with Engineering to improve product testability, manufacturability, and verification coverage
• Develop and maintain automated test systems, software, and data analysis tools to improve test efficiency and repeatability
• Own all Ground Support Equipment (GSE) required to support component and spacecraft testing activities
• Develop business cases and recommendations for infrastructure investments, test station expansion, and capacity improvements
• Establish and maintain standard architecture, processes, and documentation for test systems and infrastructure
• Collaborate with Spacecraft Test leadership to ensure test infrastructure supports current and future production requirements
• Collaborate with Satellite Operations and Engineering teams to incorporate on-orbit performance data, flight anomalies, and lessons learned into component verification strategies
• Establish KPIs to measure test throughput, equipment utilization, infrastructure availability, and overall organizational effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical field plus 8+ years of relevant experience, or master's degree plus 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or related industries
• Experience developing and executing hardware verification and acceptance test programs
• Strong understanding of electronic, RF, and electromechanical systems testing
• Experience with automated test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
• Experience developing or maintaining test software and automation frameworks
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex hardware and test systems
• Experience designing, deploying, or supporting Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Experience managing competing technical priorities while maintaining schedule commitments
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or aerospace hardware development programs
• Experience leading component test, integration, or verification organizations
• Experience with RF testing, communications systems, or radar systems
• Experience developing flatsats, hardware simulators, or representative spacecraft test beds
• Experience managing calibration systems and laboratory assets
• Knowledge of spacecraft subsystem architectures and on-orbit operations
• Experience scaling test infrastructure to support production environments
• Familiarity with environmental testing including vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, and EMI/EMC testing