Manager Test Engineering & Metrology (Aerospace & Defense)

TL;DR

Manager Test Engineering & Metrology (Aerospace & Defense): Leading the test engineering and metrology function for new product development of energetic components with an accent on the full test lifecycle, from design verification to product validation. Focus on ensuring explosive safety compliance, optimizing test throughput using Lean/Six Sigma, and managing technical data integrity for aerospace and defense customers.

Location: Chandler, AZ, United States. Must be a U.S. Citizen due to U.S. Government contractual requirements (ITAR/EAR).

Salary: $104,300–$193,700

Company

hirify.globalt (PacSci EMC) provides leading-edge energetic materials, devices, and subsystems for critical military and commercial applications.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a mixed team of test engineers and technicians, providing technical mentoring and performance management.
• Own the NPD test strategy, developing plans, qualification matrices, and procedures traced to MIL-STD, AOP, and STANAG specifications.
• Direct qualification, first article, and production acceptance testing for energetic components, covering environmental, safety, and ballistic tests.
• Ensure all operations comply with DoD explosives safety standards, OSHA process safety management, and security requirements.
• Partner with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to translate test results into design dispositions and root-cause corrective actions (RCCA/8D).
• Manage test facility readiness, including calibration, metrology controls, capital planning, and equipment upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years of test engineering experience in energetics, ordnance, propulsion, aerospace, or defense, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience executing qualification test programs against military specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-331).
• Working knowledge of explosive safety practices and hazard classification in a test or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software, CAD, and ERP systems.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline or an active DoD security clearance.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean certification, or formal RCCA/8D training.
• Certification or knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation and ANSI/NCSL Z540.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled engineering documentation and automated test systems.

Culture & Benefits

• High-performance environment dedicated to "Safety First, Quality Every Time".
• Work on mission-critical advancements impacting military personnel, astronauts, and law enforcement.
• Collaborative culture focused on pushing boundaries and solving complex technical challenges.
• Opportunities for professional development and leading a specialized technical function.