Hardware Engineering Lab Manager

PDW • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Hardware Engineering Lab Manager that sits at the intersection of hands-on engineering, lab operations, and team leadership. It’s not a purely managerial role, we need someone who can actively build, debug, and elevate the entire lab’s capability.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience overseeing, mentoring, and directing technicians.
• Ability to solder 0402 (or smaller) SMT components and implement board-level modifications.
• Great understanding of lab equipment such as O-scopes, power analyzers, digital multi-meters. Management of the associated lifecycle for those parts including calibration and maintenance dates, and managing team needs with system capabilities.
• Proven experience assembling electromechanical systems. Bring-up of a complete solution combining hardware, software and mechanical parts.
• Equipment maintenance and calibration awareness

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RaspberryPi, Arduino, STM32 or ESP32 a great plus.
• Industry experience in: Drones / UAVs Robotics High-reliability embedded systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab operations and engineering technicians while prioritizing departmental resources and planning future capacity needs.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure repeatable, high-quality builds and create a high-performance, organized, and scalable lab environment that enables efficient execution across multiple programs.
• Execute board bring-up and debugging, including power rail validation, signal integrity troubleshooting, and fine-pitch soldering and rework.
• Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, thermal cameras, and power supplies to support testing and analysis.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and test infrastructure while enforcing lab safety, calibration, and quality standards.
• Maintain documentation for builds, modifications, and test results of acceptance test hardware.
• Support DFM/DFA feedback loops by identifying recurring build or reliability issues.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineers to support development and testing needs.
• Interface with manufacturing and supply chain teams to transition prototypes into production.
• Introduce process improvements and automation as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL location.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees