Aerospace Lab Manager – RF & Test Systems

Hubble Network; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Unlimited PTO

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Hubble Network seeks a Lab Manager to own and operate the engineering lab infrastructure for hardware development in a high-reliability aerospace setting. The role ensures a safe, organized, and fully equipped lab environment, ready for satellite integration, RF testing, environmental tests, and prototype work.

The ideal candidate will oversee calibration, maintenance, inventory, and safety programs, while handling procurement under the Head of Hardware.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an aerospace, RF, electronics, or high-reliability hardware lab environment.
• Direct experience supporting flight or flight-like hardware development.
• Hands-on experience with lab tools, test equipment, prototype assembly, rework, and troubleshooting.
• Experience implementing and managing inventory or asset tracking systems.
• Familiarity with calibration systems and equipment validation processes.
• Strong understanding of ESD control and lab safety practices for sensitive electronics and chemicals.
• Experience supporting environmental test equipment (thermal, vibration, HALT/HASS, ultrasonic cleaning).
• Strong organizational discipline and attention to detail in hardware traceability and equipment control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lab operations, calibration and maintenance of critical test equipment, inventory and asset control, lab safety programs, facility coordination, and support ad hoc warehouse operations as needed.
• Own lab-related procurement and vendor ordering under Head of Hardware policies.
• Support flight hardware integration, RF testing, environmental testing and high-reliability prototype work.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure lab readiness and equipment availability for tests and assemblies.
• Document processes and maintain clear records of calibration, maintenance, and inventory activities.

Skills

Lab management

RF testing

Hardware troubleshooting

Inventory management

Lab safety practices

Documentation & communication

Tools

Test equipment

Calibration equipment

3D printers

Environmental test equipment

ESD controls

Vendor management systems

Job description

Hubble Network seeks a Lab Manager to own and operate the engineering lab infrastructure for hardware development in a high-reliability aerospace setting. The role ensures a safe, organized, and fully equipped lab environment, ready for satellite integration, RF testing, environmental tests, and prototype work.

The ideal candidate will oversee calibration, maintenance, inventory, and safety programs, while handling procurement under the Head of Hardware.