Production Lab Manager (EWS112)
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Production Lab Manager
Location: Alexandria VA
Clearance Requirement: Must have ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance
Employment Type: Full Time
Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.
RII is seeking a committed individual to be our Production Lab Manager with the drive to solve unique and challenging problems for our Dragonfly Product Team. Our EW/SIGINT team is looking for an individual to lead efforts in prototyping lab operations hardware integration test support and field readiness. This individual will be expected to maintain an organized and efficient lab environment oversee hardware assets support engineering development efforts and help drive one of RIIs most successful core values:Get s#it done.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
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.
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
Bachelors degree in Engineering Electronics Technology Manufacturing or equivalent experience.
Experience managing laboratory prototyping or hardware development environments.
Experience with inventory tracking asset management or hardware accountability systems.
Experience protecting sensitive hardware in harsh environments including cold heat and salt water.
3 years of experience working with small form factor electronics.
3 years of experience supporting rapid prototyping and hardware integration efforts.
EVEN BETTER
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Research Innovations Inc (RII) co-creates RIIdiculously Awesome solutions that make the world safer. We support critical defense, intelligence, and cyber customers with transformative JADC2 technology solutions.
