Environmental Test Manager

We are looking for a Environmental Test Manager to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, Ca. This critical leadership role involves managing personnel, projects, and equipment to conduct rigorous environmental testing of aerospace, military, and space hardware. You will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with industry standards, leading complex testing campaigns, and upholding the highest standards of safety, reliability, and technical excellence. You will be responsible for defining strategic direction, ensuring operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing environmental lab projects, including quoting, planning, execution, data review, test failure analysis, and final reporting.
• Developing and implementing thorough qualification testing strategies for aerospace, military, and space hardware, ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Serving as subject matter expert in dynamic and environmental testing.
• Overseeing and providing expert insight into the operation and troubleshooting of advanced data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation.
• Directing the operation and maintenance of a wide range of environmental testing equipment, including shaker tables, thermal chambers, altitude chambers, and thermal vacuum chambers.
• Leading, mentoring, and managing a high-performing team of both hourly and salaried employees, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
• Conducting performance evaluations, setting clear objectives, and implementing strategies for continuous improvement in team productivity and technical capability.

Requirements include:

• 10+ years of experience in environmental testing, with a significant portion (5+ years) in a management or leadership role.
• Extensive practical experience and subject matter expertise in environmental test standards (MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, SMC-S-016).
• Proven ability to operate, manage, and troubleshoot environmental testing equipment, including shaker tables, thermal chambers, altitude chambers, and thermal vacuum chambers.
• Expertise in various data acquisition systems and sensors (NI cDAQs, Accelerometers, thermocouples).
• BS, MS or PhD in an engineering discipline.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
• Must be able to perform physical efforts including standing for extended periods and lifting and carrying material or equipment up to 25 lbs unassisted.