General Manager II

About Company:

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

What We Offer:

Growth & Development:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.
  
  

Benefits: Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits offered throughout their availability, including the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401k with employer match
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

About the Role:

Oversee the entire operation at a large lab site. Provide technical and administrative direction to lab staff, exercising a high level of judgment and discretion to plan and accomplish revenue goals.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
* Provide technical and administrative direction to the lab staff
* Implement best practices for continuous process improvement
* Leads organization to meet or exceed budgeted profit objectives
* Collaborate with Sales management to foster year-to-year revenue growth
* Manage staffing levels and ensure proper skill sets to achieve corporate goals; has approval authority on all new hires, reviews, increase and terminations
* Implement corporate policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
* Perform other duties as needed

CORE REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong understanding of Engineering principles, data interpretation, testing, & troubleshooting; strong knowledge of Electrical and Mechanical principles, and all potential aspects of safety; knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management, financial and accounting principles and practices
* Strong management skills. Skilled at developing high performing cohesive teams. Skilled at developing and implementing efficient and effective operational processes. Strong financial and business growth skills, with ability to meet or exceed profit objectives

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* BS in Engineering: MS in Engineering and/or MBA preferred
* 5-10+ years in a related field; 5+ years in management role; 5+ Years technical experience in a test laboratory business

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO POLICY STATEMENT:
It is the policy of NTS to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regards to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V