Lab Manager

LeoForce; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Unlimited PTO

Wellness stipend

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a hands-on Lab Manager to own and operate the engineering lab infrastructure supporting satellite and RF hardware development in Seattle, WA.

You will manage day-to-day operations, calibration programs, inventory, and safety compliance while supporting environmental test equipment and satellite integration workflows. This on-site role requires 3+ years in aerospace or high-reliability labs and US ITAR eligibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aerospace, RF, electronics, or high-reliability lab environments.
• Experience supporting flight or flight-like hardware.
• Calibration and asset-tracking system experience.
• ESD and lab safety knowledge.
• Ability to read schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day lab operations.
• Maintain calibration systems and PM programs.
• Manage inventory and asset tracking.
• Oversee lab safety (ESD, chemicals, compliance).
• Support environmental test equipment (thermal, vibe, HALT/HASS).
• Coordinate facility and vendor management.
• Assist with light warehouse operations.
• Support satellite integration workflows.

Skills

Lab operations

Calibration management

Asset tracking

Safety compliance

Reading schematics

Tools

Calibration software

Asset tracking system

RF measurement tools

Job description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $65,000 - $115,000 per year

Job Details

We are seeking a hands-on Lab Manager to own and operate the engineering lab infrastructure supporting satellite and RF hardware development.

You will:

• Own day-to-day lab operations
• Maintain calibration systems and preventative maintenance programs
• Manage inventory and asset tracking
• Oversee lab safety (ESD, chemicals, compliance)
• Support environmental test equipment (thermal, vibe, HALT/HASS)
• Coordinate facility and vendor management
• Assist with light warehouse operations
• Support satellite integration workflows

Required:

• 3+ years in aerospace, RF, electronics, or high-reliability lab environment
• Experience supporting flight or flight-like hardware
• Calibration + asset tracking system experience
• ESD and lab safety knowledge
• Ability to read schematics + mechanical drawings
• Onsite in Seattle
• ITAR compliant (US Citizen or Green Card)

Strongly Desired:

• Satellite or antenna assembly
• AS9100 / IPC / NIST familiarity
• RF connectors, fine-pitch soldering
• Cleanroom support experience
• 3D printer maintenance

A bit about us:

We are working with a Series C start-up that is looking for an Experience Lab Manager

Why join us?

• Early-stage ownership and visibility
• Strong compensation + full benefits
• Unlimited PTO + wellness stipend