Aerospace Engineering Lab Lead

Schneller; Panton (VT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) match

Vacation and shutdown time

Tuition reimbursement

Additional perks

Job summary

Simmonds Precision is seeking a skilled Engineering Lab Supervisor to oversee testing and prototyping operations in our Vergennes, Vermont facilities. You will lead the daily operations of engineering development, EMI, and environmental labs, managing a team of technicians and ensuring calibration and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include maintaining lab workflow, supervising staff, enforcing OSHA/EHS protocols, and overseeing equipment calibration and procurement for advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field; equivalent hands‑on experience and a relevant Associate degree will also be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years in an engineering lab or manufacturing test environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Direct experience in aerospace, defense, or aviation industry is highly preferred.
• Understanding of data acquisition systems (DAQ), calibration protocols, and testing methodologies (DO-160, MIL-STD-810).

Responsibilities

• Daily Lab Operations: Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free lab. Manage workflow, schedule testing requests, and allocate lab resources to support engineering project timelines.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of lab technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict OSHA and environmental health and safety (EHS) protocols.
• Equipment & Calibration: Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and procurement of specialized testing equipment, telemetry, and instrumentation.
• Environmental equipment such as electrodynamic shakers and environmental chambers.
• Electromagnetic equipment such as anechoic chambers and radio frequency equipment.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all lab activities align with AS9100 quality management systems and that test documentation is meticulous and traceable.
• Technical Support: Assist engineering teams with test setups, data acquisition, and troubleshooting of electronic, mechanical, or environmental test equipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lab safety management

DAQ understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Tools

DAQ hardware

Calibration equipment

EMI lab equipment

Job description

Simmonds Precision is seeking a skilled Engineering Lab Supervisor to oversee testing and prototyping operations in our Vergennes, Vermont facilities. You will lead the daily operations of engineering development, EMI, and environmental labs, managing a team of technicians and ensuring calibration and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include maintaining lab workflow, supervising staff, enforcing OSHA/EHS protocols, and overseeing equipment calibration and procurement for advanced