Engineering Manager - Test Operations

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The successful candidate will join the National Transonic Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Facility Operations Testing Operations Manager. All safety policies and procedures must be followed.

Responsibilities:

Leads, supervises, and directs teams of engineers and technicians responsible for planning, executing, and closing out discrete static wind tunnel test programs for various customers in NASA’s National Transonic Facility (NTF). Establishes test timelines, manages all test-related resources, and evaluates deliverables for quality and completeness. Duties also include identifying and implementing process improvements; determining and coordinating required facility upgrades, repairs, and maintenance; and producing/delivering technical papers and presentations when warranted. Develops and implements training programs for new and existing personnel. Works with peers across the organization to optimize workforce deployment and ensure continuity of operations. Reviews and modifies standard operating procedures, work instructions, checklists, etc.

Establishes and maintains large cross-functional network of resources to assist in providing high-quality solutions for client. Will interface with subordinates, peers, senior management, and client personnel at all levels as needed.

Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship required. BS degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school and three to five years of related engineering experience or a MS degree from an ABET accredited engineering school. Preference given for Business Management experience/education. Must have demonstrated ability to supervise and lead teams in preparing and conducting wind tunnel tests of scale models, maintain good interpersonal relations with test team members (including test customer personnel) while meeting time, quality, and cost requirements, recognize the importance of customer relations, respond properly to changing customer needs, and multi-process inputs with a coherent output.  Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance (SECRET).

Physical Requirements:

Must have sufficient mobility to enter all areas of test facilities; crawl, climb ladders, enter confined spaces, ability to work at elevated levels on platforms and scaffolding, etc. (20%).

Work Environment:

Office Environment (65%) Test Environment- May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, chemicals, and industrial facility environments (25%). Travel between various facilities/test operations is required (10%). Some domestic and international travel may occasionally be required.

Equipment and Machines:

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.) with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Matlab, etc. (50%), Safety and personal protective equipment (20%).

Attendance:

Regular attendance mandatory (100%), Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (<20%). 

Other Essential Functions:

• U.S. Citizenship required. 
• Valid Real ID compliant identification – www.dhs.gov/real-id
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others.
• The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization.
• Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed. Your SPA is a Company provided tool to be used for the prevention of incidents, accidents, and injuries; as such, it is the most important tool that you are required to use.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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