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Manager, Propulsion Test Engineering

Impulse· Assembly, Integration & Test
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Mojave$154k - $185kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Manager responsible for testing propulsion hardware across development and production, leading a multidisciplinary engineering team, and driving safety, reliability, and efficiency in test operations at the Mojave facility.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of engineers, from entry level to principal
  • Plan, coordinate, and oversee test operations across multiple test sites, develop operator training, and ensure safe, consistent, and high-quality test execution
  • Manage test schedules, resources, and priorities to meet program milestones
  • Develop and track key operational metrics, identifying opportunities to improve test throughput, reliability, and overall team performance
  • Ensure all test operations are conducted in accordance with established safety procedures, hazard controls, and operational standards
  • Drive root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and test quality
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions
  • Coordinate with test equipment, infrastructure, and data systems teams to support current and future testing needs
  • Establish and maintain high technical, operational, and professional standards
  • Champion a culture of safety, technical rigor, operational excellence, and ownership

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related field
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in development or production test engineering
  • Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing engineering teams
  • Demonstrated understanding of fluid systems, instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems
  • Proven ability to manage complex test operations safely and effectively

Skills

Required:Team leadership and managementTest operations managementSafety, hazard controls, and regulatory complianceData analysis and metricsRoot cause analysis and corrective actionsTest equipment and data systems coordinationProblem solving and troubleshooting

Benefits

  • long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Jul 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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