Test Manager

Job Title

Test Engineer Manager

The Engineering Department Manager (EDM) is a leader responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the engineering team and for assigning engineering resources and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. This highly technical role requires a broad skill set that covers test engineering experience. The EDM will test complex PCBAs, develop new test architectures, plans and procedures, and perform environmental testing (TVAC, Thermal, EMI/EMC, Vibe, and Shock).

The role requires at least 50% time as an individual contributor on a project team and involves leading and coordinating testing efforts, providing technical guidance, and maintaining communication channels across departments.

• Functional performance and environmental test architectures design, development, scheduling, and execution
• Development and tracking of test procedures, test plans and test schedule
• Report, discuss and document test results
• Lead and coordinate part or all of the testing efforts for a project
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the engineering team
• Oversee development and execution of projects
• Review ongoing efforts and rectify issues
• Support internal and external design and development reviews with related documentation
• Ensure adherence to Voyager quality standards, design and development process and standard operating procedures
• Ensure the engineering team remains focused on projects, company goals and objectives
• Check the team’s work for technical accuracy and ensure validity of methods used
• Ensure the team has adequate means and tools for efficient project execution and product development; determine equipment, SW licenses, staff and training needs
• Assist in project resource allocation, ensuring engineers are efficiently allocated and have a balanced workload
• Review team members’ work schedules/tasks
• Monitor and evaluate engineers’ progress
• Support and promote a culture that rewards motivation and cooperation
• Coordinate work with other managers and staff
• Participate in proposals and trade studies, including evaluating contractor and subcontractor proposals for technical feasibility
• Review contract proposals and opportunities, emphasizing SOW, technical requirements, data requirements and compliance before acceptance and transfer to the engineering team
• Evaluate and approve strategies to bridge technical, programmatic and personnel gaps in the engineering team

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in test engineering with demonstrated technical skills
• Expert level configuration of ATE components including rack instrumentation and PXI architectures
• Excellent track record developing test automation software using LabVIEW, Lab‑Windows/CVI, Python, C#, and Visual Basic
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with test tools and equipment, with emphasis on high‑end spectrum and vector network analyzers
• Experience writing and executing test procedures
• Strong documentation skills
• Proven ability to manage and work effectively individually and collaboratively in a team environment
• Must exhibit good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Capable of multi‑tasking; working on multiple projects and supporting production activities
• Strong technical background; capable of coming up to speed quickly on new technologies
• Great problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in personal computing skills, including Word, Excel, and Power Point

• Working knowledge of Solid Works and basic mechanical engineering concepts related to bed‑of‑nail test fixture design and construction
• Previous experience testing RF devices operating in the S, X, and Ka bands
• Previous experience in the space industry and space‑rated components
• Previous exposure to optics and laser communication technologies

• Must be a U.S. person (Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)
• Eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce
• Able to…