Hybrid Senior Manager, Operational Test

at Hermeus

• Job title: Senior Manager, Operational Test
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $169,000 - $228,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Atlanta, United States

About the role

• Senior Manager of Operational Test leading complex flight test planning and execution at high-speed aircraft manufacturer Hermeus. Coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure mission success.

Responsibilities

• Lead mission planning activities for flight test operations, including mission timelines, resource allocation, and operational readiness
• Coordinate with flight test engineers, pilots, ground operations, and safety teams to ensure missions are executed safely and effectively
• Develop mission plans, operational procedures, and execution checklists for flight test campaigns
• Oversee daily mission readiness reviews and operational briefings
• Manage integration of new mission systems and external payloads with aircraft for flight test
• Support development and execution of flight test plans and test cards
• Coordinate aircraft readiness, ground support equipment, range operations, and logistics required for flight testing
• Monitor mission execution and provide operational leadership during flight operations
• Identify and resolve operational risks or mission execution issues in real time
• Serve as the operational interface between engineering, flight operations, maintenance, safety, and mission planning teams
• Ensure alignment between program objectives and operational execution
• Coordinate with external partners including test ranges, regulatory bodies, and operational support organizations
• Plan and support deployment of mission operations teams to remote or test locations
• Oversee mission logistics including personnel, equipment, and infrastructure requirements
• Ensure deployed operations meet safety, schedule, and operational objectives
• Ensure mission operations comply with company safety policies and regulatory requirements
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Support operational safety reviews, hazard analyses, and mission readiness assessments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, aviation, operations management, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, defense, or mission operations environments
• Experience coordinating complex operations involving multiple teams and technical systems
• Experience supporting flight test operations, mission planning, or aviation operations
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure operational environments

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health care
• 401k & Retirement Plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Weekly Paid Office Lunches
• End of Year Bonuses
• Fully stocked breakrooms
• Stock Options
• Paid Parental Leave