Cleanroom and Laboratory Manager

We are recruiting a Cleanroom & Lab manager on behalf of a leading international player in satellite-based Earth observation and advanced satellite imagery, employing more than 500 people worldwide.

The organization operates commercial satellite constellations and delivers high-value insights to clients across sectors such as defense, intelligence, maritime, insurance, disaster management, and finance. As a trusted partner in mission-critical environments, it provides real-time data that supports tactical decision-making, global security, and community resilience. The platform is designed for dual use, serving both governmental and commercial applications, including civil protection, natural-catastrophe intelligence, maritime monitoring (e.g. oil-spill detection), and financial risk analysis.

Outcomes & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the lab/cleanroom environments and related spaces.
• Manage lab stock, consumables, and inventory, ensuring availability for development projects.
• Keep lab documentation current and compliant with health & safety standards.
• Oversee lab cleanliness, organization, and adherence to ESD protocols.
• Track schedules and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of instruments.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of chemicals and equipment.
• Administer lab access and coordinate training on instrument handling.
• Daily laboratory support
• Execute support to start-up and shutdown procedures for lab equipment
• Track schedule for and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments
• Perform first level troubleshooting, provide feedback, and work with  teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
• Checking processing equipment and tools.
• Maintain inventory of consumables
• Read, interpret, and follow technical documents
• Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Requirements

Role-specific Competences & Requirements:

• B.Sc. degree (or equivalent practical experience).
• 1+ year of experience in an electronics lab environment.
• Hands-on skills with electronic and RF lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, thermal chambers, etc.).
• Familiarity with mechanical lab tools (3D printer, hand tools, precision measurement tools).
• Comfortable using Jira and Confluence.
• Strong communication skills in English (written & spoken).
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.

Advantageous Competencies To Have:

• Experience in an R&D lab.
• Basic soldering or PCBA rework/repair certifications.
• Harnessing skills or certification.
• Awareness of 6S standards for lab organization.

Key Competences

In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

• Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
• Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
• Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
• Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

Benefits 

• A job that matters in a dynamic Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Occupational healthcare, occupational and accident insurance
• A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
• Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Competitive salary contingent on your experience level, and will be negotiated individually