Test Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of materials engineers, test engineers, and test technicians who select, test, and qualify parts, assemblies, materials and processes.
• Work with Design Engineers to identify failure modes and create validation and qualification tests for materials, systems, and assemblies. Review test plans for intent and completeness.
• Write test plans and specifications.
• Review engineering documents with a high standard of rigor.
• Identify and lead new test capability developments.
• Provide strategic input on new capabilities, skills, and equipment to align with future test needs.
• Oversee and prioritize engineer’s assignments.
• Assign test technicians to support test programs.
• Lead hiring and training new team members.
• Manage performance of the team through regular performance reviews.
• Provide or facilitate mentoring, coaching, and professional development of team members.

Qualifications

Physical Requirement

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer!

Compliance Requirements

$130,000 - $200,000 a year

The base salary range for this role is $130,000 - 200,000, which is determined based on experience, geography, and qualifications. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package, which includes a very competitive annual bonus, 401K Match, and other generous benefits. While we believe competitive compensation is a critical aspect of your decision to join us, we do hope you also spend time considering why our mission and culture are right for you.

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LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.

Lighter Than Air is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.

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