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About NTS:
NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in the defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.
The Opportunity:
The Product Manager will play a critical role in managing lab logistical and organizational needs, ensuring the lab is consistently supplied with consumables, organizing assets and tools, and addressing program security requirements. The individual will coordinate with support staff (IT, facilities, security, logistics) to address program needs efficiently and contribute to the success of engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities:
This role involves hands-on technical tasks, including soldering, electrical assembly, fabrication, additive manufacturing/3D printing, laser cutting/engraving, and CNC milling/machining.
The position is a semi-independent duty, demanding self-motivation, the ability to prioritize tasks, and the capacity to learn and solve problems with minimal oversight.
In addition to lab-based responsibilities, the individual will support events across the continental United States, applying the same technical expertise to ensure successful execution of field operations, demonstrations, and technology evaluation events.
The position entails working closely with special operations forces members to evaluate and test emerging technologies. A basic understanding of military structures, protocols, and operations is essential for effective collaboration in this environment.
Furthermore, the ideal candidate should possess foundational knowledge of networking, application of AI, communications tools, automation, open-source tools, and software commonly used in a lab and office settings, electronic theory, enabling efficient operation and troubleshooting of lab equipment and systems.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications:
Skills and Requirements:
Equal Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.
NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in the defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.
The Opportunity:
The Product Manager will play a critical role in managing lab logistical and organizational needs, ensuring the lab is consistently supplied with consumables, organizing assets and tools, and addressing program security requirements. The individual will coordinate with support staff (IT, facilities, security, logistics) to address program needs efficiently and contribute to the success of engineering projects.
Key Responsibilities:
This role involves hands-on technical tasks, including soldering, electrical assembly, fabrication, additive manufacturing/3D printing, laser cutting/engraving, and CNC milling/machining.
The position is a semi-independent duty, demanding self-motivation, the ability to prioritize tasks, and the capacity to learn and solve problems with minimal oversight.
In addition to lab-based responsibilities, the individual will support events across the continental United States, applying the same technical expertise to ensure successful execution of field operations, demonstrations, and technology evaluation events.
The position entails working closely with special operations forces members to evaluate and test emerging technologies. A basic understanding of military structures, protocols, and operations is essential for effective collaboration in this environment.
Furthermore, the ideal candidate should possess foundational knowledge of networking, application of AI, communications tools, automation, open-source tools, and software commonly used in a lab and office settings, electronic theory, enabling efficient operation and troubleshooting of lab equipment and systems.
Essential Functions:
- Exhibit strong independence, self-motivation, and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Manage time efficiently, prioritize multiple tasks, adjust priorities as needed.
- Receive inputs and coordinate with stakeholders.
- Prepare and present regular project updates to leadership.
- Perform routine engineering and hands-on tasks, including soldering and electrical assembly.
- Execute 2D and 3D product design.
- Set up and operate 3D printers and various CNC devices according to design specifications.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of network protocols.
- Maintain intermediate to advanced proficiency with common production and administrative software.
- Support off-site training events within CONUS as needed.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging production technologies, trends, and best practices.
- Assist the Project Manager with maintaining documentation for reporting to the team and leadership.
- Fulfill Project Manager responsibilities in their absence.
Qualifications:
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Requires a valid U.S. Driver's License.
- Demonstrate trustworthiness and responsible behavior.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain US security clearance.
- Bachelors Degree or 4 years equivalent experience in applicable skill sets.
Skills and Requirements:
- Knowledge of the prototyping process, including materials, tools, and equipment used in a lab.
- Strong communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in CAD software, 3D modeling techniques, and 3D printing materials and processes.
- Basic understanding of network protocols and radio frequency science.
- Intermediate understanding of Linux OS and the ability to use open-source tools effectively.
- Intermediate experience with open-source software and its applications.
- Basic understanding of operational safety and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proactive in learning and staying updated on new technologies, trends, and best practices in the prototyping industry.
- Skilled problem solver with proven experience in hands-on technical work.
- Ability to evaluate workflows and recommend actionable improvements for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Experienced in aligning personal schedules with assigned duties and organizational needs.
- Competence with common communication tools and a willingness to be readily available.
Equal Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.
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