Test Engineering Manager

York Space Systems is looking for a Test Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate will act as an expert on all test aspects of space hardware, supporting/managing junior engineers and working across engineering teams to lead and coordinate best practices in test: planning, coordinating, executing, and troubleshooting test campaigns. The ideal candidate will have extensive prior experience in the space sector, with an emphasis on small satellites and small satellite components.RESPONSIBILITIES Work closely with systems engineering and program management to define verification strategies and timelines. Develop, execute, and manage complex test plans for mission-specific verification. Develop and execute both manual and automated tests cases, including documentation and trouble shooting. Develop automation for test activities, increasing efficiency of the business. Identify testing methods and test fixturing for risk mitigation, prototype development. and requirement verification Plan and perform environmental qualification and testing of hardware, including functional testing, vibration testing, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and other qualification tests. Communicate and collaborate with various areas of the business, such as technicians, product and technical leadership, and program managers. Interface with the customer by negotiating test requirements and methods, jointly developing plans, and communicating and reporting on test progress. Represent test engineering at major program milestones and act as expert reviewer at Test Readiness Reviews. Guide/mentor younger engineers in the test engineering process. Perform management duties including regular one on ones, performance evaluations, coaching/mentorship, hiring, training, etc. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field. Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and develop high-performing test engineering teams. Strong project management and prioritization skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking. Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams. Ability to establish and measure key performance metrics and quality assurance processes. Hands-on experience in space and small satellites, including satellite components. Experience assembling and/or testing hardware for space environments. Experience with writing and executing manual and/or automated test procedures. Experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, or similar. Experience in overseeing and processing data from environmental tests such as Vibration, shock, thermal cycling, and/or thermal-vacuum testing. Familiar with writing test documentation, such as test plans, procedures, and reports. Experience with the full program lifecycle. Experience with preparing and leading project stage-gate meetings (such as CDR, TRR, etc.) and interfacing with customers. Experience with scripting and test automation tools. Experience working in Linux and Windows environments. Functional leadership experience (such as reviewing performance and providing performance feedback). DESIRED QUALIFICATONS Familiarity with MIL-STD testing and NASA GEVS testing standards. The ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.