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Amspec LLC.

Assistant Lab Manager

Signal Hill, CA · On-site

AmSpec Services provides product information, training, engineering controls, and personal ... Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec, Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator ...

Analog Devices

Lab Manager

San Jose, CA · On-site

Lab Manager - San Jose Campus Location: Analog Devices - San Jose, CA Scope: Oversight of ... engineering laboratory environments * Strong knowledge of electronic test equipment * Experience ...

AmSpec Group

Assistant Lab Manager

Signal Hill, CA · On-site

AmSpec Services provides product information, training, engineering controls, and personal ... Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec, Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator ...

AmSpec Group

Lab Manager

Signal Hill, CA · On-site

AmSpec Services provides product information, training, engineering controls, and personal ... Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec, Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator ...

Amspec LLC.

Lab Manager

Camarillo, CA · On-site

AmSpec Services provides product information, training, engineering controls, and personal ... Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec, Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator ...

Amspec LLC.

Lab Manager

Signal Hill, CA · On-site

AmSpec Services provides product information, training, engineering controls, and personal ... Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec, Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator ...

AmSpec Group

Lab Manager

Camarillo, CA · On-site

AmSpec Services provides product information, training, engineering controls, and personal ... Pass a drug and alcohol test specified by AmSpec, Pass an annual Pulmonary Fitness and Respirator ...

JetZero

Lab Test Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

Aerospace Lab Test/Systems Engineering Experience * Technical Aircraft Systems knowledge Compensation: Our compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees.

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What does an engineering test lab manager do?

An Engineering Test Lab Manager oversees the operations of a laboratory where products, materials, or components are tested for quality, safety, and performance. They are responsible for managing lab staff, ensuring tests are conducted according to established protocols, maintaining equipment, and interpreting test results. This role often requires coordinating with engineering teams to support product development and troubleshooting, as well as ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Additionally, the manager is tasked with maintaining safety standards and optimizing lab processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an engineering test lab manager?

To thrive as an Engineering Test Lab Manager, you need a solid background in engineering principles, testing methodologies, and quality assurance, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree and experience in laboratory environments. Familiarity with lab management software, testing equipment, and safety regulations—along with certifications like ASQ or Six Sigma—are often required. Leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication are critical soft skills for managing teams and coordinating cross-functional projects. These competencies ensure efficient lab operations, accurate test results, and compliance with industry standards.

How does an engineering test lab manager typically collaborate with engineering and product development teams?

An Engineering Test Lab Manager works closely with engineering and product development teams to ensure that prototypes and products are tested effectively and efficiently. This collaboration often involves coordinating testing schedules, sharing test results, and providing input on test methodologies. The manager also helps interpret test data, troubleshoot issues, and recommend design improvements based on results. Open communication and cross-functional teamwork are essential, as the role bridges the gap between development goals and product quality standards.

What is the difference between Engineering Test Lab Manager vs Test Engineer?

AspectEngineering Test Lab ManagerTest Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, certifications like ISTQB or Six SigmaBachelor's in Engineering or related field, certifications like ISTQB
Work EnvironmentLaboratory management, overseeing testing facilitiesDesigning and executing tests, analyzing data
Employer & IndustryManufacturing, aerospace, automotive, electronicsProduct development, quality assurance, R&D

The Engineering Test Lab Manager focuses on overseeing testing operations, managing staff, and ensuring compliance, while the Test Engineer is primarily responsible for executing tests, analyzing results, and supporting product development. Both roles require technical expertise and industry experience, but differ in scope and responsibilities.

Infographic showing various Engineering Test Lab Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution.

Environmental Test Lab Specialist

Long Beach, CA • On-site

Relativity Space
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

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Company rating: 9.7 out of 10

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Job description

At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we're writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it's early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
About the Team:
The Avionics team is responsible for all aspects of the electrical design on the rocket, from electronics, interconnects, associated mechanical design, testing and initial production. This team's scope includes the flight computers, power systems, RF systems, PCB design, autonomous flight safety systems, and telemetry. This team works on complex electrical systems that require modularity and flexibility, and are critical to the successful launch of Terran R, and beyond!
About the Role:
  • Lead hands-on execution of environmental testing operations in support of Terran R avionics development and production hardware, including vibration, shock, and thermal testing activities
  • Execute qualification test procedures (QTP) and acceptance test procedures (ATP) with minimal supervision while ensuring safe, repeatable, and efficient test execution
  • Support setup, instrumentation, operation, troubleshooting, and teardown of environmental test configurations across vibration tables, shock systems, and thermal chambers
  • Configure and operate data acquisition systems, accelerometers, thermocouples, and supporting instrumentation required for environmental test execution and data collection
  • Interpret engineering drawings, test procedures, schematics, and hardware handling requirements to ensure proper test setup and execution
  • Serve as a technical resource within the environmental test lab, supporting test readiness activities, fixture setup, hardware integration, and configuration control of flight and development hardware
  • Collaborate closely with test engineers, avionics engineers, manufacturing teams, and quality personnel to troubleshoot test issues, improve workflows, and maintain flight-readiness standards
  • Export, organize, and communicate test data clearly to engineering teams to support post-test analysis, anomaly resolution, and hardware disposition activities
  • Support rapid development cycles and aggressive production schedules while maintaining high workmanship, safety, and documentation standards

About You:
  • 5+ years of experience supporting environmental testing operations within aerospace, defense, electronics, or other high-reliability hardware environments
  • Hands-on experience independently executing acceptance testing (ATP) and environmental test procedures with minimal supervision
  • Strong understanding of vibration, shock, and/or thermal testing operations, including test setup, instrumentation, and hardware handling practices
  • Experience configuring and operating environmental test equipment and supporting instrumentation, including thermal chambers, vibration systems, accelerometers, thermocouples, and data acquisition systems
  • Ability to interpret test procedures, engineering drawings, schematics, and hardware requirements to execute complex test campaigns accurately and efficiently
  • Experience exporting, organizing, and communicating test data to engineering teams for review and analysis. Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify setup issues, test anomalies, and hardware concerns in fast-paced development environments
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, capable of maintaining accurate documentation and supporting root cause investigations

Nice to haves but not required:
  • Engineering degree Experience supporting aerospace flight hardware qualification testing programs
  • Familiarity with environmental test standards such as SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540, DO-160, or similar aerospace specifications
  • Experience supporting both development and production-rate environmental testing environments
  • Experience with test scheduling systems, MES/ERP systems, or digital test documentation workflows

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
Hiring Range:
$36.80-$55.20 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@relativityspace.com.
Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.

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