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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Facility Director - **Company:** Barber-Nichols, LLC - **Location:** Indiantown, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Configuration Management, Hardware Design, Software Systems, Test Execution Engine, Hardware Testing, Reliability of Systems, Data Management - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=acc0fbe6b17ea5ff ## About the Role Do you have experience in Staff supervision?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred). * 10+ years of experience in aerospace, propulsion, or cryogenic test facility operations. * Demonstrated experience leading complex technical operations in safety-critical environments. * Deep knowledge of cryogenic propellants (LOX, LH2, LN2, methane), fluid systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition. * Proven operational leadership experience managing test facilities or similar industrial infrastructure. * Experience establishing safety programs and leading teams in hazardous environments., * Experience supporting spaceflight hardware development, qualification, or production programs. * Experience commissioning or upgrading cryogenic test infrastructure. * Familiarity with propulsion systems, turbomachinery, valves, or flow control hardware testing. * Experience implementing quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies. * Working knowledge of NASA, ISO, NFPA, and AS9100 standards. * Experience operating in ITAR/EAR controlled environments. Physical & Mental Demands: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Must be able to speak and communicate clearly with others. This position requires the ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and up to 5 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Corrected vision of 20/20 or adequate equivalency is required, along with the ability to identify and distinguish colors. * Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent must be able to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise sound judgment, develop plans, procedures, and goals, present information to others, and perform effectively under pressure. * Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will be working in a C1D2 environment, where the incumbent is exposed to hazardous materials, fumes, or airborne articles, as well as moving mechanical parts with vibration. High levels of manufacturing and equipment noise is also present. Duties are performed in both indoor and outdoor settings within a manufacturing environment, subject to variable temperatures and conditions. Outdoor duties may be performed in direct sunlight and elevated ambient temperatures characteristic of Florida's summer climate, where heat index values can be extreme. ## Description The Director, Test Facility provides executive operational leadership for a cryogenic and propellant test facility supporting flow testing, qualification, and development of products for space, energy, and defense applications. This role is responsible for operational excellence, safety leadership, team development, and process discipline across all aspects of test execution and holds full accountability for the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of liquid oxygen (LOX), liquid hydrogen (LH2), liquid nitrogen (LN2), and methane (LCH4) systems. The Director, Test Facility ensures facility readiness, infrastructure integrity, workforce capability, and adherence to rigorous technical and regulatory standards required for cryogenic and hazardous operations. Key Results Areas: Facility Operations & Execution * Provide overall operational leadership for day-to-day activities of the cryogenic propellant test facility. * Ensure safe, reliable, and repeatable execution of cryogenic flow testing and propulsion-related test programs. * Oversee test planning, scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation to meet program commitments. * Maintain readiness and operational integrity of cryogenic storage, transfer, conditioning, and control systems. * Ensure reliability of test stands, instrumentation, controls, data acquisition systems, and support utilities. * Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test throughput, system reliability, and data quality. Cryogenic & Propellant Systems Expertise * Provide technical oversight of LOX, LH2, LN2, and LCH4 systems including storage, transfer, pressurization, conditioning, and safety controls. * Ensure proper hazard analysis and risk mitigation for cryogenic and high-energy propellant operations. * Guide facility upgrades, modifications, and infrastructure investments to improve performance and safety. * Support complex troubleshooting of fluid, thermal, and propulsion test systems. * Ensure compliance with applicable NASA, NFPA, ISO, AS9100, and other industry standards governing cryogenic and propulsion testing. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management * Serve as the accountable authority for facility safety performance. * Establish and reinforce a strong safety culture appropriate for hazardous cryogenic and propellant operations. * Lead development and enforcement of operating procedures, lockout/tagout protocols, emergency response plans, and hazard controls. * Conduct and oversee hazard analyses, risk assessments, and incident investigations. * Ensure full compliance with environmental, safety, export control, and customer regulatory requirements. Process Definition & Operational Discipline * Develop, implement, and maintain standardized operating procedures and test processes. * Ensure configuration control, documentation rigor, and disciplined data management practices. * Drive adherence to defined processes while fostering continuous improvement. * Support audits, technical reviews, and customer assessments related to test operations. * Establish operational KPIs focused on safety, quality, schedule performance, and facility utilization. Leadership, Team Building & Workforce Development * Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and operations personnel. * Establish clear roles, expectations, and accountability throughout the organization. * Recruit, develop, and retain talent with specialized cryogenic and propulsion test expertise. * Implement structured training programs for cryogenic operations, hazardous systems handling, and test execution. * Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, collaboration, and safety-first decision making. * Provide mentorship and succession planning to ensure long-term operational continuity. Supervisory Responsibilities: * Directly supervises test facility personnel including hiring, training, performance management, and team development. * Provides leadership across cross-functional interfaces including engineering, quality, safety, and program management. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)