Test Director

About the role

We are seeking a Test Director to join our team at Johnson Space Center (JSC). This position involves performing all associated duties as a test director, as allowed by certification, for a variety of testing supporting the Crew and Thermal Systems Division.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organizing, control, integration, and completion of tests to satisfy NASA system requirements.
• Perform all functional duties of a test director including requirements definition, test planning and development, scheduling & coordination with internal & external support agencies, cost estimation, risk assessment & mitigation, test buildup design & approval, directing test execution, and summary reporting.
• Develop test documentation to include plans, detailed test procedures, hazard analyses, emergency procedures, area notifications, schedules, test manning & certification documents, and closeout summary reports.
• Develop and brief presentations regarding test readiness to the Test Readiness Review Board.
• Maintain credibility and good customer rapport, as required, to perform successfully as a test director.
• Adhere to appropriate safety, quality, and environmental practice, as well as business ethics practices.
• Serve as project manager for major test buildups to include schedule integration and budget tracking.
• Develop recovery plans and corrective actions to overcome challenges.
• Overcome off-nominal conditions and adverse situations while maintaining tests and projects on schedule and budget.
• Work shifts outside of normal business hours and on weekends, as required, to support long-duration tests.

Requirements

• This position typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• Proven experience exemplifying strong leadership qualities and exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to take charge of situations under adverse conditions.

Preferences

• A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience in thermal-vacuum testing or other environmental testing.
• A background in testing, and/or in working in a stressful, high visibility work environment.

Benefits

• Excellent personal and professional career growth.
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch).
• Many, many more perks!