Deputy Manager - Electronic Fabrication

Description

Are you ready to lead groundbreaking innovation of electronics design and advanced manufacturing?

We’re looking for a creative, collaborative, and driven technical leader to join our team as Assistant Group Supervisor (Deputy Manager - Electronic Fabrication). In this role, you’ll shape technical strategy, inspire innovation, and help deliver the advanced technologies that protect our nation and allies.

As the Assistant Group Supervisor (Deputy Manager - Electronic Fabrication), you’ll partner with the Group Supervisor to guide the team’s vision, resources, and execution. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Projects & Innovation
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  Serve as a principal investigator, project technical lead, or key contributor on electrical fabrication and advanced electronics projects.
• Ensure Excellence in Delivery
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  Coordinate technical tasking, balance workloads, and ensure staff follow best practices in quality and process management while meeting sponsor needs.
• Strategic Planning & Resources
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  Assist in forecasting and managing budgets, lab/office space, and resources to ensure cost-effective execution.
• Shape the Future
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  Develop and maintain a vision and strategy aligned with Department and Mission Area priorities. Advance new capabilities through science and technology initiatives that support APL’s strategic thrusts.
• Develop & Mentor Talent
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  Recruit, mentor, and retain a highly skilled technical staff. Set clear expectations, coach performance, support career growth, and prepare the next generation of leaders.
• Foster Collaboration & Culture
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  Build strong relationships across APL and with partners and sponsors. Create a culture of innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and respect among the group staff.

Our team pioneers’ innovations and delivers in the technical areas of:

• Micro- and nano-fabrication
• Printed circuit board design and development
• 3D-printed electronics
• Advanced electronic technologies

These advancements enable our government sponsors to rapidly deploy critical missions, neutralize evolving threats, and build a safer world for citizens and allies.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

You are a passionate leader who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and brings both technical depth and strategic vision. You balance innovation, execution, and people leadership to drive mission impact.

And...

• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field OR have 8+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Bring hands‑on expertise in one or more of the following: pcb bare board development, assembly of components, electrical fabrication, micro/nanoelectronics, and/or 3D printing of electronics.
• Have 2+ years of supervisory experience, including mentoring and developing technical teams.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excel at building relationships and collaborating effectively with staff, customers, suppliers, and senior management.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You’ll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a Master’s Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or another related field.
• Have demonstrated experience in developing innovations, proposals and worked in a hands on environment building electronics.
• Have at least twelve years of relevant work experience.
• Hold an active Top Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world‑class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense,…