Production Lab Manager (EWS112)

Lab Operations & Facility Management

• Manage daily operations of the hardware development and prototyping lab environment.

• Maintain organized workspaces, tools, equipment, and test areas to support engineering productivity.

• Develop and enforce lab safety procedures, security protocols, and operational best practices.

• Coordinate preventative maintenance and calibration schedules for lab equipment.

• Ensure lab readiness to support rapid prototyping, integration, and testing activities.

Hardware Integration & Prototype Support

• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand hardware development needs and support build activities.

• Evaluate and maintain lab equipment used for fabrication, assembly, and testing.

• Support prototype assembly, cable fabrication, bench testing, and hardware troubleshooting.

• Assist with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) considerations during prototyping.

• Conduct functional testing to verify system quality and performance.

Configuration Management & Asset Control

• Develop and implement hardware configuration management procedures.

• Maintain accurate documentation of hardware builds, revisions, and lab assets.

• Track engineering hardware, test equipment, and prototype inventory within the lab.

• Manage changes to configurations and maintain configuration history.

• Ensure systems are aligned with program lifecycle and customer requirements.

Test & Field Readiness Support

• Prepare systems and equipment for demonstrations, field tests, and customer events.

• Coordinate packaging, setup, and return of fielded lab equipment.

• Support engineering teams during integration events and troubleshooting efforts.

• Analyze test results and recommend improvements to hardware performance or lab processes.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Oversee lab technicians and support personnel as required.

• Develop training materials and processes for safe and efficient lab operations.

• Establish strong communication between engineering, operations, and program teams.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across lab workflows and readiness processes.

• Knowledge of software defined radios.

• Experience with CAD modeling.

• Experience with engine, motor, and generator maintenance.

• Experience with large vehicles including towing trailers.

• Experience with prototyping equipment including 3D printing and laser cutting.

• Understanding of materials and coatings for specific applications such as durability against mechanical stress or salt water corrosion.

• Experience supporting field tests or deployed systems.

• Active U.S. security clearance.