Senior Lab Manager Seaward Services NSWC

Hornblower is seeking a Senior Lab Manager for our Seaward Services operation in Norfolk VA.

About the Opportunity:

This role supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center upon award of contract. The Lab Manager oversees a technical laboratory supporting engineering testing or maintenance activities related to waterfront operations. Responsible for managing equipment workflows documentation and safety procedures within the lab. Performs advanced technical work such as equipment testing calibration fabrication and system diagnostics. Coordinates with engineers technicians and Government personnel to support test events prototype work or material evaluations. Ensures compliance with quality environmental and safety standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the technical laboratory supporting waterfront systems.
• Manage lab equipment tools inventory documentation and safety compliance.
• Perform advanced technical testing fabrication diagnostics and equipment calibration.
• Support engineering evaluations prototype work or material testing.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and reporting.
• Coordinate workload priorities and test schedules with engineers and technicians.
• Ensure adherence to quality environmental and safety procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in testing and evaluation of small watercraft metrology and general calibration.
• Working with instrumentation systems sensors data acquisition systems (DAS) and test instrumentation used by test and evaluation engineers.
• Applying basic engineering principles including statics and dynamics materials science electrical and electronics theory naval architecture and statistics
• Using Microsoft Office Suite and laboratory or test database management software for documentation tracking and reporting.
• Fabricating and assembling data-acquisition systems using drawings schematics or developmental concepts.
• Conducting or overseeing calibration procedures measurement uncertainty evaluations and traceability documentation.
• Managing test laboratory operations including equipment readiness workflow coordination quality assurance and documentation control.
• Supervising laboratory technicians or engineering support personnel in a test-and-evaluation environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings schematics wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing or enforcing laboratory safety procedures test plans and quality standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports test documentation and technical summaries.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass and maintain a drug and alcohol test in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

About Us:

Hornblowers passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25 brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If youre an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication creativity and cooperation are encouraged this may just be the opportunity for you.

The RESPECT Service System embodies Hornblowers mission vision values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race religion religious creed color national origin ancestry citizenship sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression age pregnancy or relation medical conditions childbirth breastfeeding parental status veteran and/or military status disability (physical or mental) medical condition genetic information or characteristics political affiliation domestic violence survivor status marital status or other characteristics prohibited by federal state or local law. Additionally as a federal state and local contractor Hornblower complies with government regulations including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

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Required Experience:

Manager