Lab Manager Hicksville, NY

Position Overview

Lab Manager at GPAC, Hicksville, NY. The Engineering Lab Manager will lead and oversee the assembly, alignment, and testing of RF/Microwave electronic components, spanning from PCB sub‑assemblies to full system integrations. The role requires exceptional technical acumen, documentation expertise, and the ability to manage and support a multi‑disciplinary team in a highly specialized engineering environment.

• Assembly and Testing:
  • Develop and execute in‑process test procedures and data sheets for PCA, module, and system‑level testing.
  • Design and fabricate system interface test fixtures.
• Documentation and Compliance:
  • Analyze customer‑provided documentation, including parts/material/process requirements and system‑level testing protocols (thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, EMI).
  • Generate critical engineering documentation such as failure reports, discrepant material reports (DMR), recovery test plans, engineering change notices (ECN), end‑item data packages for customer review, and maintain data management for testing records and accessibility.
• Test Support and Resource Management:
  • Provide technical support for engineers, technicians, and associates.
  • Manage test tools, equipment procurement, and rentals specific to each program.
• System Design Expertise:
  • Offer technical insights into passive and active RF/Microwave designs, including passive components (power dividers, filters) and active components (oscillators, amplifiers, phase‑locked loops, mixers).
  • Temperature compensation methods (PTC and NTC thermistors).
• EEE Parts Selection:
  • Ensure compliance with space application standards, including component characterization, screening, traceability, derating, and radiation requirements.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in an engineering role with a focus on RF/Microwave systems and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of RF/Microwave assembly tools and test equipment.
  • Familiarity with space‑grade EEE parts and environmental testing protocols.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills for data and report management.
  • Hands‑on experience in designing and supporting test fixtures and tooling.
  • Proven ability to review and adhere to customer‑specific performance specifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.