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AV · 4 hours ago

Research Laboratory Manager/Technician

ABQ AFB

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. They are seeking a Research Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory activities crucial for research and testing, ensuring compliance with safety standards and supporting cryogenic and radiation-effects testing of detectors and electronics for space-based sensing systems.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe and healthy laboratory environment during all research or test activities performed in connection with the STAR SIREN contract

Comply with applicable State, Federal, Air Force, Kirtland AFB, and AFRL safety and environmental standards and regulations, and documents compliance

Coordinates and maintains laboratory research activities

Provides support for tests and experiments

Supports cryogenic testing of detector and electronic assemblies, including LN₂/LHe dewar handling, cryostat operation, cooldown/warmup procedures, and cold-stage thermal management

Supports radiation and radiation-effects testing of detectors/electronics, including experiment setup, cabling, shielding configuration, and post-test laboratory recovery

Installs, modifies, and maintains cryogenic hardware, vacuum components, temperature sensors (diodes/RTDs), heaters, and vacuum feedthroughs used in detector test systems

Performs hands-on electrical integration including low-noise wiring, harness routing, soldering, connector preparation, and interfacing with readout electronics

Investigates, assists in developing and selects procedures for the laboratory

Helps establish and enforce "best practices" for the laboratory

Collaborates with internal or external research groups to enhance the capability of the research laboratory and to evaluate and select standard techniques

Provides all laboratory and research equipment, test equipment, jigs, mechanical and electrical/electronic interfaces to the target experiment set-up

Ensures proper configuration control, tool accountability, ESD safety, and documentation for all laboratory hardware

Maintains laboratory equipment including cryostats, vacuum pumps, electronic instrumentation, and data acquisition systems

Qualification

Cryogenic systemsRadiation testingLaboratory managementElectrical integrationMechanical systemsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationStrategic thinkingAttention to detailSelf-starter