OSRC Test Operations Manager

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.

The OSRC Test Operations Manager is responsible for leading Operational Safety, Risk, and Compliance (OSRC) activities across the company’s test operations environment, including flight test operations at deployed locations, system and component testing programs, and engine testing activities. This role provides operational leadership and safety oversight for complex testing environments while ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The OSRC Test Operations Manager will also oversee key testing facilities, including the HEAT facility in Jacksonville, and will support safe and efficient operations across multiple test locations. This position manages a team of specialists and technicians responsible for deployed operations and testing support.

The role reports directly to the Senior Manager of Operational Safety, Risk & Compliance and serves as a key partner to engineering, test operations, and facilities teams to ensure testing activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

• Operational Oversight
• Lead OSRC support for flight test operations at deployed locations and remote test sites.
• Oversee safety and compliance activities for system-level and component testing programs and engine testing operations.
• Provide operational safety oversight for test facilities, including the HEAT facility in Jacksonville.
• Support planning and execution of testing campaigns by ensuring appropriate risk controls, safety reviews, and compliance measures are in place.
• Team Leadership
• Manage and provide leadership to OSRC specialists and deployed operations technicians supporting testing activities.
• Directly supervise the Engine Test Specialist and Deployed Operations Technicians across multiple sites.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management to ensure strong operational execution and adherence to OSRC standards.
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Identify operational and environmental risks associated with testing operations and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct and review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for testing activities, deployed operations, and facility tasks to ensure appropriate hazard controls are established.
• Perform hazard assessments for new tasks, testing procedures, and newly occupied work spaces or facilities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee hazardous waste management practices, including proper storage, labeling, handling, and coordination of disposal in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support development and implementation of safety procedures, hazard assessments, and risk management practices across test operations.
• Lead incident reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation when necessary.
• Operational Support
• Partner with engineering, test, and facilities teams to ensure testing activities are executed safely and efficiently.
• Support deployment planning for test operations and ensure appropriate OSRC coverage at remote test locations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining operational procedures, SOPs, and compliance documentation for testing programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in environmental health and safety, operational safety, or regulatory compliance within aerospace, manufacturing, or test operations environments.
• Experience supporting complex test operations such as engine testing, system testing, or flight test activities.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, hazardous waste management, and operational risk management.
• Experience managing…