Energy Laser Facility Manager

At K , we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. K  employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. K  is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of K 's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join K 's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Kord, a wholly owned subsidiary of K , is a leader in advanced defense solutions with a strong focus on directed energy and High Energy Laser (HEL) technologies. Our programs support the U.S. Department of Defense in the development, integration, testing, production, deployment, and sustainment of advanced laser weapon systems and associated technologies. These efforts require world-class laboratory, production, and test facilities that enable safe, efficient, and secure execution of engineering, manufacturing, integration, and field support activities.

The High Energy Laser Facility Manager is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, safety, security, quality, and continuous improvement of facilities supporting the development, integration, production and testing of advanced HEL systems. This position leads facility operations across engineering laboratories, integration bays, production areas, laser test facilities, and supporting infrastructure while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, security, quality management, and operational requirements.

The Facility Manager will work closely with engineering, production, environmental health and safety (EHS), security, quality, and program leadership to maintain operational readiness and support mission‑critical activities. This role requires a strong understanding of technical facilities, power and thermal infrastructure, laboratory operations, production environments, and defense industry requirements.

• Manage daily operations of facilities supporting High Energy Laser system development, integration, production, and testing.
• Lead facility planning, maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Ensure operational readiness of laboratories, integration facilities, production spaces, and test areas.
• Oversee facility systems including electrical distribution, backup power, HVAC, chilled water, thermal management equipment, compressed air systems, and specialized laboratory infrastructure.
• Coordinate facility requirements to support engineering, manufacturing, integration, and test activities.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs for facility equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with laser safety requirements, OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, security policies, and company procedures.
• Support implementation and management of facility safety programs, emergency response planning, and hazard mitigation activities.
• Coordinate facility modifications, construction projects, equipment installations, and contractor activities.
• Develop and manage facility budgets, capital investments, maintenance planning, and resource allocation.
• Support audits, inspections, customer visits, security reviews, and regulatory assessments.
• Collaborate with program managers and engineering teams to identify facility requirements for current and future programs.
• Manage facility access controls, security coordination, and operational procedures supporting classified and sensitive activities.
• Establish and maintain facility metrics related to safety, utilization,…