Lab Manager

hubblenetwork

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 144,000

Full time

8 days ago

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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 was founded with the intention of delivering on the promise of what Internet-of-Things (IoT) was supposed to be. We're building a global Bluetooth® network dedicated to machine-to-machine connectivity. We differentiate ourselves as the first modem-less and gateway-less, direct-to-satellite network from off-the-shelf Bluetooth® Low Energy chips. Hubble is ideal for applications in logistics, AgTech, and maritime where economies of scale for volume consumer and enterprise asset tracking is a priority. Our goal is to be the first billion-endpoint-connected network in the world.

Hubble is an early-stage, venture-backed startup supported by some of the best investors in the world. In their previous lives, the founding team has been successful in raising $100s of millions in venture funding, developing the Amazon Sidewalk network, launching billions of dollars of space assets, and leading their teams to successful exits, both through acquisition and IPO. We are now looking to bring on talented team members who are the best at what they do to help us make Hubble a reality for the world.

We're looking for a Lab Manager to own and operate Hubble's engineering lab infrastructure in support of hardware development. This role is responsible for ensuring our lab environment is safe, organized, fully equipped, and operationally ready to support satellite integration, RF testing, environmental testing, and high-reliability prototype work.

You will 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. You will also own lab-related procurement and vendor ordering under the leadership and policies established by the Head of Hardware.

This is a hands-on, tactical role for someone who thrives in high-reliability aerospace environments and takes pride in operational excellence that directly enables flight hardware execution.

This is a ON-SITE, FULL-TIME POSITION.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE MEETS OUR VALUES

A Sense of Urgency: Identify operational gaps and resolve them quickly to eliminate friction for engineering teams working on flight-critical hardware.
First Principles Engineering: Understand how lab infrastructure, calibration integrity, safety controls, and equipment readiness impact hardware reliability and mission success.
High Learning Agility: Rapidly ramp across RF systems, satellite subsystems, environmental test equipment, and evolving hardware workflows.
System-Level Design and Analysis: Build repeatable systems for inventory, calibration tracking, preventative maintenance, and lab zoning that scale with increasing hardware throughput.
Excellent Communication Skills: Coordinate effectively with electrical, RF, mechanical, firmware, systems engineers, contractors, and leadership; document processes with clarity.
Anticipation of Needs: Forecast tooling, consumables, equipment upgrades, and vendor lead times ahead of integration and test campaigns.

BASIC 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

STRONGLY DESIRED

Experience in satellite or antenna assembly environments
Knowledge of AS9100, IPC, NIST, ISO, or similar quality framework
Experience with fine-pitch soldering, RF connectors, coax assembly, and harness fabrication
Experience supporting cleanroom environments, electronic service bays, or machine shops
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting 3D printers
Experience managing service contracts and vendor performance for technical equipment

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS