What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager - Test Operations position at Sierra Lobo, Inc.?
Overview
Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
This position will be located at NASA’s Langley Research Center.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the Facility Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Test Operations Branch Manager.
All work will be performed with a high standard of quality and professionalism. 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 wind tunnel test programs in NASA Langley Research Center’s.
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 development 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 preferred, and three to five years of related engineering experience or a MS degree from an ABET accredit engineering school.
Experience With 14x22' Subsonic Wind Tunnel Preferred
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; to maintain good interpersonal relations with test team members (including test customer personnel) while meeting time, quality, and cost requirements; to recognize the importance of customer relations; to respond properly to changing customer needs; and to multi-process inputs with a coherent output.
Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance (SECRET).
Essential Functions:
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 (<5%).
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%).
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:
Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
This position will be located at NASA’s Langley Research Center.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the Facility Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Test Operations Branch Manager.
All work will be performed with a high standard of quality and professionalism. 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 wind tunnel test programs in NASA Langley Research Center’s.
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 development 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 preferred, and three to five years of related engineering experience or a MS degree from an ABET accredit engineering school.
Experience With 14x22' Subsonic Wind Tunnel Preferred
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; to maintain good interpersonal relations with test team members (including test customer personnel) while meeting time, quality, and cost requirements; to recognize the importance of customer relations; to respond properly to changing customer needs; and to multi-process inputs with a coherent output.
Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance (SECRET).
Essential Functions:
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 (<5%).
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%).
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
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required for this specific position.
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
- Must put forward 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.
- Must be able to balance scope, schedule, and budget to ensure program success.
- 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.