Manager, Component Test & Infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of component test, RF test, and test automation engineers supporting spacecraft production and development programs
• Own component-level acceptance testing and verification activities for electronic assemblies, RF hardware, and spacecraft subsystems
• Develop and execute test strategies, plans, and procedures to verify component performance, quality, and readiness for spacecraft integration
• Drive investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of component test failures and anomalies
• Partner with Engineering to improve product testability, manufacturability, and verification coverage
• Develop and maintain automated test systems, software, and data analysis tools to improve test efficiency and repeatability
• Own all Ground Support Equipment (GSE) required to support component and spacecraft testing activities
• Own development and maintenance of representative test beds, flatsats, and hardware simulators used for risk reduction, troubleshooting, and integration support
• Manage calibration programs, preventative maintenance activities, and lifecycle planning for test equipment and infrastructure assets
• Develop business cases and recommendations for infrastructure investments, test station expansion, and capacity improvements
• Establish and maintain standard architecture, processes, and documentation for test systems and infrastructure
• Partner with Spacecraft Test leadership to ensure test infrastructure supports current and future production requirements
• Collaborate with Satellite Operations and Engineering teams to incorporate on-orbit performance data, flight anomalies, and lessons learned into component verification strategies
• Establish KPIs to measure test throughput, equipment utilization, infrastructure availability, and overall organizational effectiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field plus 8+ years of experience (or Master's plus 6+ years)
• Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, or electronics manufacturing
• Experience developing and executing hardware verification and acceptance test programs
• Strong understanding of electronic, RF, and electromechanical systems testing
• Experience with automated test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems
• Experience developing or maintaining test software and automation frameworks
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex hardware and test systems
• Experience designing, deploying, or supporting Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Ability to work with spacecraft flight hardware in contamination- and ESD-sensitive environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or aerospace hardware development programs
• Experience leading component test, integration, or verification organizations
• Experience with RF testing, communications systems, or radar systems
• Experience developing f