Flight-Hardware Lab Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Unlimited PTO

Commuter Benefits (HQ)

Learning & Development Allowance

Health & Wellness Stipend

Sabbatical Program

Cutting-Edge Space Tech

Job summary

Hubble Network seeks a Lab Manager to own and operate the engineering lab infrastructure supporting hardware development and flight hardware execution. You will ensure a safe, organized, and fully equipped lab for satellite integration, RF testing, environmental testing, and high-reliability prototyping, with on-site, full-time presence in Seattle.

You will supervise calibration, maintenance of test equipment, inventory control, lab safety, and facility coordination, while handling lab-related

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.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical design files (schematics and layout).
• Willingness to operate warehouse equipment (forklift, boom lift).
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Seattle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day lab operations and ensure safety, organization, and readiness for flight hardware work.
• Calibrate and maintain critical test equipment and manage inventory/asset control.
• Implement and maintain lab safety programs and facility coordination.
• Support procurement and vendor ordering under policy guidance from Head of Hardware.
• Provide hands-on support for RF testing, satellite integration, and environmental testing as needed.

Skills

Aerospace lab experience

Flight hardware

Lab tools & prototyping

Inventory management

Calibration systems

ESD & lab safety

Environmental testing

Hardware traceability

Reading schematics

Warehouse equipment

Onsite Seattle

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Hubble Network seeks a Lab Manager to own and operate the engineering lab infrastructure supporting hardware development and flight hardware execution. You will ensure a safe, organized, and fully equipped lab for satellite integration, RF testing, environmental testing, and high-reliability prototyping, with on-site, full-time presence in Seattle.

You will supervise calibration, maintenance of test equipment, inventory control, lab safety, and facility coordination, while handling lab-related