Environmental Testing Lab Leader – Aerospace & Reliability

Seeds Renewables; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seeds Renewables in Baltimore seeks an Environmental Simulation & Reliability Lab Manager to lead lab operations, staff, and project delivery. You will coordinate testing programs, budgets, and customer relationships to ensure on-time results.

The role requires hands-on oversight of climatic, mechanical, and dynamic tests, adherence to ASTM/IEC/MIL-STD standards, ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, and collaboration with Eurofins labs for integrated solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Environmental Simulation & Reliability Lab, including staff leadership, budgeting, and project coordination.
• Oversee RFQ intake, quoting with National Sales Team, and maintain customer relationships across the full commercial book of business.
• Direct hands-on execution and oversight of climatic, mechanical, and dynamic testing (thermal, vibration, shock, humidity, altitude, combined environments).
• Manage lab engineers and technicians, directing development, performance, and daily tasks.
• Develop and review test plans/procedures to meet ASTM, IEC, MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160, customer specs, and internal protocols.
• Ensure ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation compliance, audits, calibration programs, and equipment maintenance.
• Lead CAPEX proposals and equipment roadmap to support growth and reliability.
• Grow Military, Defense, and Aerospace verticals with regional sales and new service offerings.
• Provide technical sales support including proposals, site visits, and program pursuits with prime contractors and Tier 1 suppliers.
• Collaborate with Eurofins labs to deliver integrated testing solutions and share best practices.

Job description

Seeds Renewables in Baltimore seeks an Environmental Simulation & Reliability Lab Manager to lead lab operations, staff, and project delivery. You will coordinate testing programs, budgets, and customer relationships to ensure on-time results.

The role requires hands-on oversight of climatic, mechanical, and dynamic tests, adherence to ASTM/IEC/MIL-STD standards, ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, and collaboration with Eurofins labs for integrated solutions.