Laboratory Operations Lead

Location{{:}} Patuxent River, MDClearance{{:}} Active Top Secret security clearance requiredWork Schedule{{:}} Full-time, onsite; occasional early, late, or after-hours test support may be required.OverviewRMC is seeking a Laboratory Operations Lead to support the P-8 Patuxent River System Integration Laboratory (PaxSIL). This hands-on leader will oversee daily laboratory operations, lead technical personnel, maintain mission-critical test equipment, and support aircraft-system integration, test, and sustainment activities.ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and assign work to laboratory personnelCoordinate laboratory schedules, resources, maintenance, and test-event supportSet up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot avionics, electrical, RF, fiber-optic, simulation, cryptographic, and network equipmentSupport test execution, including pre-test preparation, monitoring, data collection, and documentationManage lab inventory, calibration, maintenance records, supplies, and configuration changesEnsure compliance with security, safety, quality, DoD, and NAVAIR requirementsIdentify and mitigate operational risks affecting personnel, equipment, schedules, and lab availabilityMaintain a safe, organized, mission-ready laboratory environmentRequirementsActive Top Secret security clearance7+ years of experience in aircraft systems testing, laboratory operations, systems integration, or a related fieldExperience leading technical personnel or coordinating teams in an operational, maintenance, laboratory, or test environmentHands-on experience with military aircraft avionics hardware and test equipmentExperience troubleshooting electrical systems and technical equipment safely and effectivelyStrong communication, organization, problem-solving, and prioritization skillsAbility to lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders as neededPreferred QualificationsP-8 aircraft, PaxSIL, NAVAIR, Naval Aviation, or DoD test-and-evaluation experienceExperience with RF and fiber-optic test equipment, avionics systems, simulation systems, secure communications, or cryptographic equipmentWorking knowledge of Linux, network configuration and troubleshooting, Wireshark, and network protocolsFamiliarity with Navy supply systems, OneTouch, configuration management, and Quality Management System processesRelevant technical, safety, RF, fiber-optic, cryptographic, or hazardous-material certificationsBenefitsAt RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees.RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. This also includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. Additionally, we also offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The current salary range for this position will be $115,000 to $125,000 (annually).#IND123,