AV · 9 hours ago
Lab Manager
Patrick AFB, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expAV has an exciting opportunity available for a Research Laboratory Manager. This role is vital for overseeing laboratory operations supporting cryogenic and radiation-effects testing of detectors and electronics for space-based sensing systems, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational effectiveness.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Owns safe, compliant, and effective laboratory operations supporting cryogenic and radiation-effects testing
Serves as technical authority for key lab systems (cryogenics, radiation testing, vacuum, low-noise electronics), making decisions on procedures, experimental setups, and test configurations
Leads test planning and experimental execution to ensure data quality, operational effectiveness, and mission alignment
Develops, maintains, and improves laboratory procedures, standards, and safety protocols to ensure consistency and compliance
Drives continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen laboratory efficiency, capability, reliability, and safety culture
Performs and oversees hands-on technical work across cryogenic, electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems
Manages laboratory resources including supplies, procurement coordination, equipment maintenance planning, and limited budget stewardship
Maintains and modernizes laboratory equipment and infrastructure, identifying lifecycle and upgrade needs
Collaborates with government partners, contractors, and cross-functional teams on coordinated test efforts and joint initiatives
Ensures configuration control, documentation, accountability, and best practices for laboratory assets and activities
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must be able to attain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance
Must be able to obtain a Government Driver's License
Requires minimal oversight and exercises independent judgment
Demonstrated hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, electronics, cryogenic systems, or mechanical systems
Preferred
Technical degree in a related field or equivalent directly related experience
Active Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance
Experience owning or leading laboratory processes, standards, or operational practices
Experience interfacing with government stakeholders, contractors, or external research partners
Experience contributing to laboratory modernization, process improvements, or capability expansion initiatives
Experience with cryogenic systems, detector testing, vacuum equipment, or low-noise electronics
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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