Test Automation Manager

Salary: $150,000- $220,000 (Commensurate on experience)

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

York Space Systems is looking for a Test Automation Manager - Principal. The ideal candidate will act as an expert on all test software 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

• Act as a technical lead for the space vehicle test automation team
• 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.
• Plan, design, develop, and execute both manual and automated tests cases, including documentation and trouble shooting.
• Identify and develop automation to improve the space vehicle production line, including ground support equipment, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and software-in-the-loop testing.
• Maintain and improve test software architecture, style guidelines, and review processes.
• Work in conjunction with flight software and ground software to grow simulation testing and CI/CD pipelines across the company and programs.
• Identify testing methods and test fixturing for risk mitigation, prototype development and requirement verification.
• Plan and execute environmental qualification and testing of hardware, including functional testing, vibration testing, thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, deployments, and other qualification tests.
• 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.
• Develop, Update and identify key performance indicators for the test automation team.
• Plan and support regression testing activities during test campaigns and on-orbit support.
• 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 Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience as a test engineer, experience managing a team
• 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 testing hardware for space environments.
• Significant experience with writing and executing manual and/or automated test procedures.
• Significant experience with programming languages such as C++, Python, or similar.
• Significant experience with software configuration management tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with project management tools.
• 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 overseeing and executing the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with preparing and leading project stage-gate meetings (such as CDR, TRR, etc.) and interfacing with customers.
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with simulation testing.
• Functional leadership experience (such as reviewing performance and providing performance feedback).
• Active security clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATONS

• Familiarity with MIL-STD testing and NASA GEVS testing standards.

BENEFITS 

In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply for this position” link below. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed.   

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.