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SCEYE INC

Senior Environmental Testing Engineer

Moriarty, NM · On-site

$92.70K - $127.40K/yr

Senior Environmental Testing Engineer Status: Full Time Location: Moriarty, NM Who Are We: Sceye is a high-growth technology company, building the next generation of instant communications, imaging ...

Vast

Senior Manager, Environmental Testing

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$165K - $220K/yr

Vast is looking for a Manager, Environmental Testing reporting to the Director, Avionics Manufacturing to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

Vert Environmental

CA

Your job is to build real relationships, become the go-to environmental testing expert in your market, and close business. * Own and grow your San Diego County territory through daily face-to-face ...

Vert Environmental

CA · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Your job is to build real relationships, become the go-to environmental testing expert in your market, and close business. * Own and grow your San Diego County territory through daily face-to-face ...

Vert Environmental

Your job is to build real relationships, become the go-to environmental testing expert in your market, and close business. * Own and grow your territory through daily face-to-face outreach * Generate ...

Vert Environmental

$70K - $80K/yr

Your job is to build real relationships, become the go-to environmental testing expert in your market, and close business. * Own and grow your territory through daily face-to-face outreach * Generate ...

Anduril Industries

Environmental Test Manager

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$125.50K - $129.80K/yr

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 ...

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Senior Manager, Environmental Testing

Vast

Long Beach, CA

$140K - $200K/yr

Other

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Vast is looking for a Manager, Environmental Testing reporting to the Director, Avionics Manufacturing to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers supporting environmental test (vibration, thermal, TVAC, burn-in)
  • Own manufacturing strategy, planning, and execution for environmental test hardware, fixtures, and processes
  • Partner cross-functionally with design, test, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and reliability of avionics systems and test infrastructure
  • Drive development and optimization of manufacturing processes and equipment, balancing efficiency, quality, and cost
  • Establish and maintain manufacturing plans, assembly procedures, and work instructions to ensure consistent and repeatable execution
  • Oversee root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing and test-related issues
  • Manage supplier relationships for environmental test hardware and avionics components, including process reviews and quality oversight
  • Ensure successful assembly, integration, and readiness of environmental test systems in alignment with engineering requirements and program schedules
  • Lead participation in design and test reviews, providing feedback to improve manufacturability and testability
    Partner with quality teams to define and enforce robust quality control standards
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, including lean practices and waste reduction
  • Support hiring, workforce planning, and organizational scaling as programs grow
  • Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in environmental test and avionics manufacturing

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, including ownership of hardware build and process development
  • 2+ years of experience leading engineers and/or technicians (formal people management or demonstrated team leadership)

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience supporting environmental testing (vibration, thermal, TVAC, burn-in), including test setup, execution, and troubleshooting
  • Demonstrated experience developing and delivering test hardware and fixtures (vibe fixtures, thermal/TVAC setups, heat sinks, etc.)
  • Experience working cross-functionally with test engineering teams to plan and execute environmental test campaigns
  • Working knowledge of SMC-S-016

Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
  • Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted

Pay Range: 

  • Manager, Environmental Testing: $140,000 - $200,000
  • Senior Manager, Environmental Testing: $165,000 - $220,000

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