Technical understanding of fluid systems (gaseous and liquid)
Knowledge of fluid system components (pumps, valves, cooling towers)
Strong oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Ensure facility availability to meet business needs
Lead a team of test engineers, data analysts, and technicians
Coordinate training for test personnel
Manage the facility budget, including maintenance and contractor work
Plan and lead capital investment projects
Implement efficiency improvements and expand capabilities
Align staff and resources with business delivery goals
Maintain proper documentation and compliance with regulations
Support Emergency Response and Process Safety Management programs
Benefits
Flexible 4/10 work schedule
Opportunity to lead and develop a technical team
Engagement in cutting-edge space propulsion technology
Involvement in capital investment and facility improvements
Support for professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Rocketdyne in Redmond, WA. fabricates in-space propulsion products for various space applications. Products include monopropellant, bipropellant, electrical thruster, and propulsion system integration. We are seeking a motivated team member to join our team to manage our Test Lab. In this role, you will be overseeing a facility that exposes hardware to vibration testing, thermal cycle testing, and hot fire testing in vacuum chambers.
Essential Functions:
Ensure facility is available to support the needs of the business and necessary throughput.
Lead a staff of test engineering, data analysts, and test technicians who operate and maintain the facility.
Coordinate all training activities for test personnel to ensure there is sufficient bench strength to support necessary testing activities.
Be responsible for the overall budget of the facility that includes all maintenance items, necessary coolants and pump oils, commodities, and necessary contractor work needed for facility modifications.
Provide inputs and plans for capital investment of the facility. Lead all capital projects to completion.
Implement improvements to increase efficiency and expand overall capabilities.
Working with internal customers to ensure staff and resource assignments align with delivery goals for the business.
Ensure proper documentation is maintained throughout the facility.
Support and maintain all Emergency Response and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs
Work with EH&S to ensure facility maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering with 2 years' experience leading technical teams.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Technical background with the ability to understand fluid systems (gaseous and liquid)
Background and knowledge of fluid system components (pumps, manual and pneumatic valves, cooling towers, chillers, etc.)
Strong oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with leadership representing the test facility.
