TEMPEST Lab Manager - Lead Engineers & Drive Testing

Advance Programs; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Advanced Programs Inc. in Columbia, MD seeks a seasoned Test Services Lab Manager (CTP-II) to lead our TEMPEST/RF test lab. You will coordinate engineers, technicians, and test activities, ensuring schedules and budgets align with client requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and ensuring compliance with government standards, while mentoring staff and driving continuous technical excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of engineering or lab management experience.
• Proven people leader with a track record of building teams, developing staff and retaining talent.
• Ability to plan and manage lab schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Eligibility to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP I or CTP II).
• TEMPEST or RF design experience.
• Experience approving timesheets and supporting project billing.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and NetSuite MRP.
• Background in regulated, high-reliability, or security-sensitive environments.
• Active DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the TEMPEST/RF test lab, as central coordinator for engineers, technicians, test activities, and lab resources.
• Plan and assign weekly engineering and lab work, balancing customer priorities, engineer availability, and chamber and lab space.
• Track customer products and equipment under test from arrival through testing and return, coordinating with the Senior Program Manager.
• Manage lab space, chambers, and test equipment, including calibration, maintenance, and future needs planning.
• Ensure validity and appropriateness of test methods, procedures, and tools used by testing staff.
• Review and validate test reports and team deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance with standards.

Skills

People leadership

Lab management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Education

B.S. in Engineering

DoD security clearance eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Project

NetSuite MRP

Job description

Advanced Programs Inc. in Columbia, MD seeks a seasoned Test Services Lab Manager (CTP-II) to lead our TEMPEST/RF test lab. You will coordinate engineers, technicians, and test activities, ensuring schedules and budgets align with client requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and ensuring compliance with government standards, while mentoring staff and driving continuous technical excellence in a fast-paced environment.