Hypersonics Lab Manager - Software Systems Test Environment

About the role

Leidos Defense is seeking a Software Systems Lab Manager for its Hypersonic Software Test Environment in Huntsville, Alabama. The team implements solutions for complex defense problems, including kinetic and directed energy platforms, radar and other surveillance and sensor technologies, and works with industry partners and directly with the customer.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of a classified engineering lab and ensure compliance with applicable DoD security requirements
• Partner with FSO, ISSO, ISSM and cybersecurity to keep operations secure and effective
• Identify and mitigate lab safety, security, technical and operational risks
• Support engineering integration and test activities as needed
• Develop and manage the lab budget, facility improvements and long-range infrastructure planning
• Manage equipment calibrations and lifecycle replacements, and manage lab access

Required profile

• ABET-accredited B.S. or equivalent in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or a similar field, with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience managing day-to-day operation of an engineering or test lab, including equipment management, facility resources and scheduling of design or test events
• Experience identifying and mitigating lab hazards such as electrical safety, ESD, RF/EMI, hazardous materials and fire protection
• Knowledge of and experience handling classified data and material
• Working knowledge of NISPOM/32 CFR Part 117, DSS/DCSA requirements and other security policies
• Direct, hands-on experience with hardware, software or system integration, troubleshooting and testing
• Ability to work with program functional groups, program management, engineering, cybersecurity, IT, classified IT, security, facilities and safety
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate; U.S. citizenship and active secret clearance required

Preferred qualifications

• At least eight years of experience in engineering, laboratory, test or integration operations
• Experience managing facilities supporting classified DoD programs
• SecDevOps experience, including configuring the classified network, git, Artifactory, Ansible, CI/CD and Active Directory group management
• Electronic test equipment (oscilloscope, voltmeter, signal analyzer/generator), Python, NI hardware and LabVIEW
• TCP/IP, IP addressing and subnetting, switches, routers and firewalls
• Customer and management briefings and presentations
• CompTIA Security+ certification and TEMPEST/EMSEC training

Pay range: $92,300 - $166,850.