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Echodyne Systems Engineering Lab Manager in Kirkland, Washington
Echodyne Position Title: Systems Engineering Lab Manager
Radar Reinvented.
> Echodyne offers the worlds first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).
Echodyne is seeking a Systems Engineering Lab Manager to join our fast-growing team.
> ### This role owns the day-to-day operation of the Systems Engineering Lab and all associated assets, with the top priority being asset accountability and readiness. The Systems Engineering Lab Manager ensures assets and equipment are powered, fueled, maintained, tracked, and ready for use at all times, and builds the systems that clearly show where assets are, who has them, and whether they are test-ready. This is a highly hands-on role that blends asset management, lab operations, maintenance, and problem-solving in support of system-level testing and field activity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Asset ownership and tracking
- Own all systems engineering assets and equipment.
- Build and maintain a clear check in and check out system so asset location, condition, and ownership are always known.
- Maintain accurate asset inventory, status, and readiness documentation.
- Coordinate logistics for asset movement between lab, field testing, and storage locations.
Asset readiness and maintenance
- Ensure all assets and equipment are powered, fueled, charged, and test ready when needed.
- Schedule and track preventative maintenance for assets and equipment.
- Coordinate repairs when equipment fails, either by troubleshooting directly or working with internal teams and external vendors.
- Own maintenance records and service schedules.
Systems engineering lab operations
- Ensure all lab equipment is functional, maintained, and available to support testing.
- Oversee calibration, upkeep, and basic troubleshooting of lab instruments.
- Identify failing or outdated equipment and drive repair, replacement, or upgrade plans.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient lab environment.
Process and documentation
- Create and maintain clear procedures for asset usage, checkout, maintenance, and lab operation.
- Establish repeatable workflows that reduce confusion and last minute scrambling.
- Maintain safety documentation, usage guidelines, and operational records.
Cross functional support
- Partner closely with systems, electrical, mechanical, and test engineers to support system level testing.
- Anticipate upcoming test needs and proactively prepare assets and lab resources.
- Act as the single point of accountability for lab and asset readiness.
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Hands-on experience managing engineering labs, technical assets, or test environments.
Strong experience with asset tracking, inventory management, or equipment lifecycle ownership.
Practical knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting lab and test equipment.
Experience sched