Engineering Test Services Manager

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost‑effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

Stratolaunch is seeking an experienced technical leader to oversee its Engineering Test Service Centers. Engineering Test Service Centers provide vertically integrated capability and expertise across Materials and Processes (M&P), Environmental Testing (ET), and Propulsion Test (PT) in support of our hypersonic programs. The Service Center Manager will work across the business to ensure successful execution of our current program portfolio while also building capabilities to achieve future objectives.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership capability, broad technical expertise related to engineering test, and deep technical expertise in at least one of the service center areas (M&P, ET, PT). The individual in this role will be accountable for all aspects of Engineering Service Center operation, including personnel, infrastructure, and budget management.

• Partner with specialty sub-leads (e.g. M&P lead, Environmental Test Lead, Propulsion Test Lead) to manage and lead personnel assigned to the service centers
• Develop and maintain capability roadmaps for Engineering Services and lead the realization of those capabilities (e.g. M&P test lab, Environmental test, personnel)
• Manage overhead, CAPEX, and IRA D budgets
• Support programs and other stakeholders as a technical subject matter expert (e.g. non‑advocate technical reviewer, peer reviewer, proposal writing) in areas of technical expertise
• Collaborate with program technical leaders to balance technical rigor with programmatic constraints and effectively manage risk in areas of technical expertise
• Root cause analysis:
  Lead failure analysis investigations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to conduct non‑conformance reviews for production issues. Identify root cause and define corrective actions to prevent future failures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• In‑depth expertise and experience in at least one technical specialty of relevance:
  Materials and Processes, Environmental Test, or Propulsion Test
• Experience working in an engineering test facility and/or laboratory setting
• Demonstrated ability as a technical leader and people manager
• Hiring and personnel management experience
• Experience managing budgets and leading capital improvement projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills: capable of conveying complex technical information to diverse audiences
• Familiarity with relevant industry and military standards (e.g., MMPDS, ASTM, MIL‑STD‑810) and regulatory specifications
• Ability to interact with customers and/or external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience applying analytical and critical thinking skills to solve multi‑disciplinary, open‑ended engineering problems
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment to achieve business goals
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance

• CAD
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Engineering systems test experience (development, design verification, acceptance, and qualification testing)
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and best practices, especially relating to requirements verification through test
• Data acquisition and sensor expertise
• Experience owning and implementing technical roadmaps
• Experience proposing and leading IRAD projects
• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing operations
• Experience…