Deputy Manager - Electronic Fabrication

Deputy Manager - Electronic Fabrication at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) summary:

Lead and manage an electronic fabrication group, guiding technical strategy, project execution, and staff development for advanced electronics and micro/nano-fabrication initiatives supporting government missions. Serve as deputy manager/assistant group supervisor to coordinate resources, ensure quality delivery, forecast budgets, and foster collaboration across stakeholders. Require engineering or related degree (or equivalent experience), hands‑on expertise in PCB/electrical fabrication or 3D‑printed electronics, supervisory experience, and eligibility for security clearance.

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: Serve as a principal investigator, project technical lead, or key contributor on electrical fabrication and advanced electronics projects.
• Ensure Excellence in Delivery: Coordinate technical tasking, balance workloads, and ensure staff follow best practices in quality and process management while meeting sponsor needs.
• Strategic Planning & Resources: Assist in forecasting and managing budgets, lab/office space, and resources to ensure cost‑effective execution.
• Shape the Future: 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: 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: 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…