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# Operations, Test & Program Lead

- **Company:** Saft America, Inc.
- **Location:** Baltimore County, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/operations-test-program-lead-cockeysville-md--3d82a534-438c-4e9f-9768-920a335a1d38

## About the Role

Quality Assurance Methodology, Testing, Lithium Battery, Facilities Engineering, Computer Science, Electricity, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Research & Development (R&D), Systems Engineering, * A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, or chemical preferred) computer science, or equivalent scientific field.

 * Qualified applicants will have mid-level to senior level experience within test engineering on electrical systems (gained within an industrial, engineering or research & development setting), including extensive knowledge of test plans and procedures.
 * Candidates should employ strong work habits, time management, meeting preparation/participation and critical thinking skills.

 * Candidates must have multiple years of experience in managing test activities including personnel and interfacing with other departments within the organization in support of completing program tasks and objectives
 * Ideal candidates will have a working knowledge and experience in executing testing on government contracts, including exposure to ISO / AS9100 compliance and government document deliverable formats.
 * Prior work experience within worldwide defense/space industries will give candidates an extreme advantage.
 * Highly-qualified candidates will also have experience in the execution of qualification testing for power systems in the defense/space industries.
 * Knowledge of battery products or similar electrochemical systems would be helpful but is not necessary.
 * Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder

## Description

* Coordinate testing activities in support of program objectives and schedule
 * Actively collaborate with:
 + Test department manager, test engineers, and test technicians to sufficiently staff program test activities in support of customer objectives and schedule
 + Program Managers to identify testing priorities, communicate testing status, and report any test anomalies for customer notification
 + Battery assembly team to identify any hardware handover points before and after test activities
 + Facilities personnel to support maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of test equipment used on the program
 * Participate in testing technical and schedule discussions with the customer at the request of the Program Manager

What We Offer:

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.