Test Engineering Manager

Test Engineering Manager

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York's complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York's existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We're looking to expand our team across the board.

York Space Systems is looking for a Test Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate will act as an expert on all test aspects of space hardware, supporting/managing junior engineers and working across engineering teams to lead and coordinate best practices in test: planning, coordinating, executing, and troubleshooting test campaigns. The ideal candidate will have extensive prior experience in the space sector, with an emphasis on small satellites and small satellite components.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with systems engineering and program management to define verification strategies and timelines.
• Develop, execute, and manage complex test plans for mission-specific verification.
• Develop and execute both manual and automated tests cases, including documentation and trouble shooting.
• Develop automation for test activities, increasing efficiency of the business.
• Identify testing methods and test fixturing for risk mitigation, prototype development, and requirement verification
• Plan and perform environmental qualification and testing of hardware, including functional testing, vibration testing, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and other qualification tests.
• Communicate and collaborate with various areas of the business, such as technicians, product and technical leadership, and program managers.
• Interface with the customer by negotiating test requirements and methods, jointly developing plans, and communicating and reporting on test progress.
• Represent test engineering at major program milestones and act as expert reviewer at Test Readiness Reviews.
• Guide/mentor younger engineers in the test engineering process.
• Perform management duties including regular one on ones, performance evaluations, coaching/mentorship, hiring, training, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and develop high-performing test engineering teams.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Ability to establish and measure key performance metrics and quality assurance processes.
• Hands-on experience in space and small satellites, including satellite components.
• Experience assembling and/or testing hardware for space environments.
• Experience with writing and executing manual and/or automated test procedures.
• Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, or similar.
• Experience in overseeing and processing data from environmental tests such as
• Vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and/or thermal-vacuum testing.
• Familiar with writing test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Experience with the full program lifecycle.
• Experience with preparing and leading project stage-gate meetings (such as CDR, TRR, etc.) and interfacing with customers.
• Experience with scripting and test automation tools.
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.
• Functional leadership experience (such as reviewing performance and providing performance feedback).
• Willingness to work full-time in our Greenwood Village, CO office; this position does not support remote or hybrid work.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with MIL-STD testing and NASA GEVS testing standards.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.