Test Director

Position ID: ADV000867

Posting Date: March 7, 2024

Location: Houston, TX

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Director to join our JETS II contract team at Johnson Space Center.

Responsibilities

As a Test Director, you will:

• Perform all associated duties as a test director, as allowed by certification, for a myriad of testing supporting the Crew and Thermal Systems Division at JSC.
• Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organizing, control, integration, and completion of tests to satisfy NASA system requirements.
• Perform all functional duties of a test director to include requirements definition, test planning and development, scheduling & coordination with internal & external support agencies, cost estimation, risk assessment & mitigation, test buildup design & approval, directing test execution, and summary reporting.
• Develop test documentation to include plans, detailed test procedures, hazard analyses, emergency procedures, area notifications, schedules, test manning & certification documents, and
  closeout summary reports.
• Develop and brief presentations regarding test readiness to the Test Readiness Review Board.
• Maintain credibility and good customer rapport, as required, to perform successfully as a test director.
• Adhere to appropriate safety, quality, and environmental practice, as well as business ethics practices.
• Serve as project manager for major test buildups to include schedule integration and budget tracking.
• Develop recovery plans and corrective actions to overcome challenges.
• Overcome off-nominal conditions and adverse situations while maintaining tests and projects on schedule and budget.
• Work shifts outside of normal business hours and on weekends, as required, to support long-duration tests.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Requisition Preferences:

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience in thermal-vacuum testing or other environmental testing is ideal.
• A background in testing, and/or in working in a stressful, high visibility work environment is desirable.

Requirements

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering with experience in the field or in a related area.
• Requires experience in a leadership role directing the work of others.
• Must have proven experience exemplifying strong leadership qualities and exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability and desire to take charge of situations under adverse conditions.

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. Prospective candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, and if applicable, a list of relevant publications and research using the contact form below.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.