Test Conductor

Job Title: Test Conductor

Location: Edwards AFB Bldg 130 (A000), CA

CLEARANCE TYPE: Ability to obtain DOD Secret Clearance

WORK SHIFT: 4/10 (M-Th)

Rate: $57/Hr. W2

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the leader of test activities, coordinating between engineering, operations, and support teams to ensure smooth execution of test milestones.

• Develop, review, and approve test procedures, work instructions, checklists, and test readiness reviews in compliance with program and customer requirements.

• Conduct pre-test readiness assessments to verify all necessary resources, personnel, and equipment are in place and meet operational standards.

• Direct teams during test operations, ensuring all activities adhere to established protocols, safety standards, and schedule requirements.

• Monitor and interpret test data in real-time, identifying anomalies or deviations, and leading troubleshooting and corrective actions as necessary.

• Maintain accurate detailed logs of activities and data during testing and prepare test reports summarizing results, findings, and conclusions.

• Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure designs are testable and validate the performance of systems or components under test.

• Support risk assessments, hazard analysis reviews, and other safety-related initiatives tied to test processes.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by providing recommendations to enhance test efficiency and effectiveness over time.

Basic Qualifications for Test Conductor

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 5 years of combined experience supporting integration, test or assembly of mechanical hardware; OR Master’s Degree with a minimum 3 years of combined experience supporting integration, test or assembly of mechanical hardware; OR High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) plus 9 years of combined experience supporting integration, test or assembly of mechanical hardware

• Proven experience with test procedures, data analysis, and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical systems.

• Strong understanding of test methodologies, instrumentation, and safety protocols.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create technical documentation and effectively relay test information to diverse teams.

• Able and willing to work in environments that require the use of Level B personal protective equipment (PPE), including supplied air line systems, in support of hazardous operations.

• Able to work in test and operational environments, including clean rooms, outdoor test facilities, and/or labs.

• Valid drivers license

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications for Test Conductor

• Experience conducting tests on liquid propulsion engines and systems

• Experience with hypergolic propellants

• Knowledge of regulatory standards and safety practices (e.g., OSHA, CFR, and ITAR compliance).

• Hands-on experience with hardware and instrumentation setup, including sensors, data acquisition systems, and monitoring tools.