Operations Manager - National Transonic Facility

NASA

Hampton, Virginia, United States
Tbd based on education & experience; not specified...
Lead engineering and technician teams
Manage wind tunnel test programs
Establish test timelines and resources
The successful candidate will join the National Transonic Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract at NASA Langley Research Center

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will join the National Transonic Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract at NASA Langley Research Center.
  • Responsibilities include leading teams in planning and executing discrete static wind tunnel test programs while ensuring high-quality deliverables and strict adherence to safety policies.
  • Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement matching, educational reimbursement, and employee stock purchase plans.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will join the National Transonic Operations team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract at NASA Langley Research Center.

Salary

TBD based on Education & Experience; Not specified; Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and educational reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead engineering and technician teams
  • Manage wind tunnel test programs
  • Establish test timelines and resources
  • Develop training programs for personnel
  • Maintain safety compliance and protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Business management experience or education
  • Strong interpersonal relations with customers
  • Ability to optimize workforce deployment
  • Experience producing technical papers
  • Proactive approach to process improvement

Key Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • BS degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from ABET accredited school
  • Three to five years of related engineering experience
  • Must be able to obtain SECRET security clearance
  • Valid Real ID compliant identification

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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