Test Manager

Job Summary

The Engineering Department Manager (EDM) is a leader responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the engineering team and for assigning engineering resources and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. This is a highly technical role where the candidate shall have a broad skill set that covers test engineering experience. The Department Manager will work for at least 50% of his/her time in a project team environment as an individual contributor. He / She will test complex PCBAs and will work on new test architectures, plans and procedures. He / She will be responsible for environmental testing (TVAC, Thermal, EMI/EMC, Vibe, and Shock).

Essential Functions

• Functional performance and environmental test architectures design, development, scheduling, and execution
• Development and tracking of test procedures, test plans and test schedule
• Report, discuss and document test results
• May lead and coordinate part or all the testing efforts for a project.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering team
• Oversee the development and execution of projects
• Review ongoing efforts and rectify issues
• Support internal and external design and development reviews with related documentation
• Ensure adherence to Voyager quality standards, design and development process and standard operating procedures
• Ensure the engineering team remains focused on projects, company goals and objectives
• Check the team’s work for technical accuracy and ensuring the validity of methods used
• Ensure that the team has adequate means and tools for efficient project execution and product development. Make determinations for equipment, SW licenses, staff and training needs
• Assist in project resource allocations overseeing that engineers are efficiently allocated and have a balanced workload
• Review team members’ work schedules/tasks
• Monitor and evaluate engineers’ progress
• Support and promote a culture that rewards motivation and cooperation
• Cookordinate work with other managers and staff
• Participate in proposals and trade studies, including evaluating contractor and subcontractor proposals for technical feasibility.
• Review contract/proposals/opportunities, with emphasis on SOW, technical requirements, data requirements and statement of compliance before acceptance and transfer it to the engineering team after acceptance
• Evaluates and approves strategies to bridge technical, programmatic and personnel gaps in the engineering team

Education, Skills, & Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering;
• 8+ years’ experience in test engineering with demonstrated technical skills
• Expert level configuration of ATE components including rack instrumentation and PXI architectures.
• Excellent track record developing test automation software using LabVIEW, Lab- Windows / CVI, Python, C#, Visual Basic.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with test tools and equipment, with emphasis on high end spectrum and vector network analyzers
• Experience writing and executing test procedures
• Strong documentation skills
• Proven ability to manage and work effectively individually and collaboratively in a team environment
• Must exhibit good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Capable of multi-tasking; working on multiple projects & supporting production activities
• Strong technical background; capable of coming up-to-speed quickly on new technologies
• Great problem-solving skills
• Proficient in personal computing skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and basic mechanical engineering concepts related to bed of nail test fixtures design and construction.
• Previous experience testing RF devices operating in the S, X and Ka bands
• Previous experience in the Space industry and space rated components
• Previous exposure to optics and laser communication technologies

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be a US person
• Must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce

Attitude & Attributes

• Curious, detail oriented, and analytical with a proven ability to learn quickly
• Honest, Respectful and Patient
• Ability and willingness to make an impact
• Demonstrated initiative, drive, and interpersonal skills
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment

California pay range

$175,000 - $200,000 USD