Environmental Test Laboratory Manager
Core
Build and operate an in-house environmental test laboratory to validate autonomous defense systems, reducing reliance on external labs.
Role type
Senior IC Environmental Test Laboratory Manager
Builds
In-house environmental testing capabilities (climatic, thermal, vibration, ingress, UV) for defense drones and autonomous systems
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Environmental Testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
environmental test methods, equipment specification and procurement, lab setup and commissioning, team leadership, test planning, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
defense/aerospace standards (MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160), lab accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), drones/robotics background
Technologies
climatic chambers, thermal cycling rigs, vibration tables, dust/water ingress testers, UV ageing chambers
Responsibilities
Define lab capabilities and procure equipment; decide scope of in-house vs external testing; set up facility from layout to commissioning; recruit and lead technicians; support validation teams with test plan reviews; transfer test procedures to production quality teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
