Test Manager

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.    Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies     The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers, and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.       You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.    If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person,   forge the future with Voyager.     Space Micro Inc. is looking for a Test Engineer Manager to join a team of designers of cutting-edge components for space applications including Software Defined Radios, Single Board Computers and Optical Equipment such as Space Rated Cameras, Star Trackers and Laser Communications.   The position reports to the  Vice President of Product Design  and is part of the Engineering  Department  based in  San Diego, CA.  This role is  onsite based in San Diego, CA.   Job Summary:   The Engineering Department Manager (EDM) is a leader responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the engineering team and for assigning engineering resources and ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. This is a highly technical role where the candidate shall have a broad skill set that covers test engineering experience. The Department Manager will work for at least 50% of his/her time in a project team environment as an individual contributor. He / She will test complex PCBAs and will work on new test architectures, plans and procedures. He / She will be responsible for environmental testing (TVAC, Thermal, EMI/EMC, Vibe, and Shock).   The candidate shall have experience testing the space environment. He/she shall have experience with, at minimum, TVAC, thermal, shock, and vibrational tests. The EDM will provide technical guidance and support to his/her team members, helping them overcome challenges and find solutions. The EDM will ensure that processes, Standard Operating Procedures, and rigorous design flows are followed. He / She will maintain effective communication channels between the engineering team and other departments within the organization. The EDM will be the point of contact for any technical inquiries or issues that may arise. The EDM will work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with the overall business objectives.   Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and, due to the nature of this role, this position will be performed full-time on site.   Essential Functions:   Functional performance and environmental test architectures design, development, scheduling, and execution   Development and tracking of test procedures, test plans and test schedule   Report, discuss and document test results   May lead and coordinate part or all the testing efforts for a project.   Oversee the day-to-day operations of the engineering team   Oversee the development and execution of projects   Review ongoing efforts and rectify issues   Support internal and external design and development reviews with related documentation   Ensure adherence to Voyager quality standards, design and development process and standard operating procedures   Ensure the engineering team remains focused on projects, company goals and objectives   Check the team’s work for technical accuracy and ensuring the validity of methods used   Ensure that the team has adequate means and tools for efficient project execution and product development. Make determinations for equipment, SW licenses, staff and training needs   Assist in project resource allocations overseeing that engineers are efficiently allocated and have a balanced workload   Review team members’ work schedules/tasks   Monitor and evaluate engineers’ progress   Support and promote a culture that rewards motivation and cooperation   Coordinate work with other managers and staff   Participate in proposals and trade studies, including evaluating contractor and subcontractor proposals for technical feasibility.   Review contract/proposals/opportunities, with emphasis on SOW, technical requirements, data requirements and statement of compliance before acceptance and transfer it to the engineering team after acceptance   Evaluates and approves strategies to bridge technical, programmatic and personnel gaps in the engineering team   If your experience aligns with our basic qualifications and you are inspired by our mission, we’d like to connect. If you don’t see the right role right now,  Join Our Talent Community  and stay connected as we continue to build what’s next.    Education, Skills, & Experience:   Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering;   8+ years’ experience in test engineering with demonstrated technical skills   Expert level configuration of ATE components including rack instrumentation and PXI architectures.   Excellent track record developing test automation software using LabVIEW, Lab- Windows / CVI, Python, C#, Visual Basic.   Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems   Experience with test tools and equipment, with emphasis on high end spectrum and vector network analyzers   Experience w