Sierra Nevada Corporation · 1 day ago
Lab Manager I
Sparks, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expSierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security. They are seeking a Lab Manager to oversee labs and technicians involved in the design, development, and testing of advanced products and services, ensuring efficient coordination of lab activities and resources.
AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage labs and technicians to assist the design, development, test, certification, and deployment of products and services
Manage all aspects of labs including test equipment, facilities, and supplies
Coordinate lab activities and engineering technicians with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and Procurement
Allocate tasking and supervise technicians to build cables and test fixtures
Assist with assembly, integration, and test of prototype and production products
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Technology, Management, or Engineering discipline
Typically, 6+ years of progressive engineering lab experience, which includes 0-2+ years of management experience
Knowledgeable in the use of various electronic systems analysis and test equipment
Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals
Good interpersonal relationship skills and able to work with a wide variety of technical engineers and employees
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment
Preferred
Demonstrated responsibility to be able to maintain lab inventory of Government Furnished Property (GFP) and company-owned equipment
Ability to oversee production efforts for quick reaction products to support field and development programs
Familiarity with planning and coordinating resources for testing sensors and systems on a variety of test platforms
Exposure to safe and secure operations in the lab to adhere to local Ground & Standard Operating Procedures
Experience in managing and operating a SCIF lab in accordance with applicable DoD security requirements
Mechanical and electrical experience to assist all levels of engineering technicians
Maintain IPC certification for soldering and cable assembly
Must be able to pass and maintain DOT medical to drive company vehicles over 12,000 and tow
Ability to travel when required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
And more
Company
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation is an aerospace and defense contractor.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Reifenberg
Senior Director of Technology - Entrepreneurship
Recent News
2025-12-02
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