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North Wind

$125 - $150/hr

Principal Test Operations Engineer North Wind is seeking an experienced Principal Test Operations Engineer to initially lead planning and design of operational aspects for new ground test facilities ...

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ENGINEER TEST OPERATIONS 1

Newport News, VA

$84K - $101K/yr

ENGINEER TEST OPERATIONS 1 Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States Date: Aug 12, 2026 Req ID: 48867 Team: E84 NUC PRP-TST ENG Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for ...

Impulsespace

Manager, Test Operations

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Manager, Test Operations Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time ... This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and integration to transform rapidly ...

Impulse Space

Manager, Test Operations

Redondo Beach, CA · On-site

$165K - $205K/yr

Manager, Test Operations Department: Assembly, Integration & Test Employment Type: Full Time ... This role works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and integration to transform rapidly ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for test operations engineer in the United States is $44.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.41 and $52.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a test operations engineer?

Test Operations Engineers are professionals responsible for planning, executing, and managing tests on products, systems, or components to ensure they meet quality and performance standards. They develop test procedures, oversee test setups, troubleshoot issues, and analyze results to support product development and manufacturing. Test Operations Engineers often work closely with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to optimize processes and ensure reliable operation of the final product.

What are some typical challenges faced by test operations engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Test Operations Engineers often face challenges such as managing tight testing schedules, coordinating with multiple teams, and ensuring equipment availability. Balancing the need for thorough testing with fast project timelines requires strong organizational and communication skills. Proactively maintaining test equipment, streamlining workflows, and fostering clear communication with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams can help address these challenges and ensure smooth test operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a test operations engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Test Operations Engineer, you need a strong background in engineering principles, test methodology, and data analysis, typically supported by a degree in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering. Familiarity with test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, LabVIEW, and relevant safety certifications is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication abilities help you excel in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring accurate, safe, and efficient testing processes that drive product reliability and performance.

What is the difference between Test Operations Engineer vs Test Engineer?

AspectTest Operations EngineerTest Engineer
Primary FocusManaging testing processes, automation, and operational workflowsDesigning, developing, and executing test cases and plans
ResponsibilitiesOverseeing test environments, automation tools, and deployment pipelinesCreating test scripts, performing manual and automated testing
Required SkillsAutomation tools, scripting, process managementTesting methodologies, scripting, defect tracking
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with development, QA, and operations teamsWorks primarily within QA or development teams

While both roles involve testing, the Test Operations Engineer focuses on managing testing processes and automation workflows, ensuring efficient test execution. The Test Engineer concentrates on designing and executing test cases to identify software issues. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job role.

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Flight Test Operations Engineer

Long Beach, CA • On-site

Mayman Aerospace
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$150 - $200/hr

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Flight Test Operations Engineer Job Description

Mayman Aerospace created the world’s only successful turbine powered Jetpack. We are a venture-backed company with DoD contracts working to develop our Air Utility Vehicle. It will be the smallest & fastest, heavy-lift micro-turbine powered VTOL aircraft ever designed. We are currently developing our fifth full-scale flying variant called the P100.

At our company, we foster a relaxed and informal atmosphere with a fast-paced prototype culture. We strongly believe in nurturing individuality and promoting innovation. To thrive here, a successful candidate should be highly motivated, enterprising, and genuinely enthusiastic. Our collaborative environment values teamwork over ego, emphasizing the importance of being proactive and embracing speed and intellectual risks. Working well under pressure, tackling challenges, and assuming responsibility are essential traits. While days can be long, we prioritize the excitement and fulfillment that come with the work rather than counting hours.

Mayman Aerospace is looking for an experienced Flight Test Operations Engineer to join our existing engineering team designing, building, and flight testing our awesome autonomous aircrafts.

What You'll Do:
  • Join our engineering team to further develop the P100 operations and test campaigns.
  • Travel to test range and support the end-to-end test effort, including test plan development and execution.
  • Coordinate test campaigns among engineering, business development, test range staff, and customers to demonstrate program milestones and vehicle capabilities.
  • Conduct pre-flight briefings, post-flight de-briefs, and real-time flight-test monitoring, including anomaly detection and mitigation.
  • Streamline operating procedures to provide easy to use product capabilities to our customers.
  • Manage FAA airworthiness and testing certification for operations within the National Airspace System (NAS)
  • Develop field test equipment and vehicles for improved test efficiency.
  • Review flight test data and document test anomalies and findings.
Who You Are:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical degree with 5+ years of experience.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals and critical thinking.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills for technical documentation and code management.
  • Willingness to work collaboratively across a broad range of activities to support team goals – growth-stage startups require a wide range of skills.
  • Ability to take ownership of tasks, and drive them to completion.
  • Adept at prioritizing tasks and executing multiple assignments concurrently in a rapidly changing environment.
Skills We Are Looking For
  • Experience with the PX4 autopilot ecosystem, MAVLink communication protocol, and QGroundControl ground station software.
  • Proven flight test engineering experience, including test planning, execution, and data analysis for aerospace systems.
  • Familiarity with the FAA certification process.
  • Deep understanding of aerodynamics.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  • US citizen or resident status as this position will require access to export controlled data (security clearance is not required).
Skills We Would Love
  • Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Hands-on experience flying Group 3 drone aircraft.
  • Experience designing, developing, and implementing flight test methods, fault-injection techniques, and specialized test equipment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with demonstrated troubleshooting expertise in root-cause-corrective-action (RCCA) analysis of flight-test anomalies.

Mayman Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Mayman Aerospace is governed on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence, and will not be influenced in any manner by race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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