About this role
About the Opportunity
Eurofins Electrical & Electronics is expanding its Aerospace, Defense, and Military testing practice and is seeking a Principal Engineer to own and grow the Environmental Simulation and Reliability Lab in Baltimore. This is not a standard lab manager role. We are looking for a technical leader who has lived inside defense programs - someone who understands MIL-STD-810, DO-160, and reliability qualification from the engineering side, can run a high-performing lab, and can engage defense customers at the program level.
This is a bench-present role. You are in the lab every day - running tests, reviewing data, setting procedures, and leading by technical example. If you are looking for a desk job, this is not it.
The Baltimore Environmental Simulation and Reliability Lab operates within a growing coast-to-coast defense testing network (Baltimore + Santa Clara) with active ITAR/EAR compliance, CMMC Level 1 (Level 2 in progress), and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation including MIL-scope testing. You will have direct access to sales leadership and meaningful influence over the lab's strategic direction, capability roadmap, and customer relationships.
This role reports directly to the Director of Sales and Operations, East Region.
What You Will Own
You are the technical and business authority for the Environmental Simulation and Reliability Lab. Lab engineers and technicians report directly to you. You own daily scheduling, lab operations, customer relationships, and the capability roadmap. Specific responsibilities include:
Defense & Aerospace Testing
Lead hands-on execution of environmental qualification and reliability programs to MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160, and customer-specific defense requirements including vibration, shock, thermal cycling, altitude, humidity, and combined environmentsServe as the primary technical authority for defense and aerospace customers - from pre-proposal through test execution and final report deliveryDevelop and review test plans, procedures, and reports that meet program-level documentation standards expected by prime contractors and government customersDrive capability expansion into HALT/HASS, reliability life testing, and additional MIL-scope services aligned with defense market demandCommercial Environmental & Reliability Testing
Oversee and personally execute commercial environmental simulation and reliability testing across climatic, mechanical, and dynamic disciplines (IEC, ASTM, and related standards)Maintain and grow commercial customer relationships alongside the defense portfolioManage RFQ intake, quoting, scheduling, and on-time delivery for the full Environmental Simulation and Reliability Lab book of businessLab Operations & People Leadership
Directly manage Environmental Simulation and Reliability Lab engineers and technicians - own their daily direction, scheduling, development, and performanceSet and maintain the technical standard and culture of the lab through hands-on daily presenceOversee ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation compliance, internal audits, calibration programs, and equipment maintenanceOwn CAPEX proposals and equipment roadmap to support capability growth and operational reliabilityCollaborate with Eurofins labs across the network to deliver integrated testing solutions and share best practicesCustomer & Sales Engagement
Act as a technical sales resource - supporting proposals, customer site visits, and defense program pursuits alongside the regional sales teamBuild relationships with prime contractors, Tier 1 suppliers, and government program offices in the Mid-Atlantic defense corridorRepresent Eurofins E&E at industry events, trade shows, and technical working groups relevant to defense and reliability testing What We Are Looking For
Required:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) - required for ITAR and CMMC compliance; this requirement cannot be waived7+ years of hands-on experience in environmental simulation and reliability testing with direct exposure to MIL-STD-810 and/or RTCA/DO-160 in a defense, aerospace, or government lab contextDeep working knowledge of environmental and reliability test disciplines: vibration, mechanical shock, thermal, altitude, humidity, combined environments, and reliability qualificationDemonstrated ability to engage customers technically - writing test plans, presenting results, and managing customer expectations at the program levelFamiliarity with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation requirements and quality management in a testing environmentExperience directly supervising engineers and/or technicians in a lab settingStrong communication skills - written and verbal - with the ability to represent Eurofins credibly to program managers, engineers, and contracting officersStrongly Preferred:
Experience working within or directly supporting U.S. defense programs (prime contractor, Tier 1 supplier, government lab, or independent test lab)Hands-on experience with HALT/HASS, reliability life testing, or MIL-HDBK-217 reliability predictionBackground in business development, customer account management, or technical sales support in the TIC or defense sectorBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related technical field (equivalent experience considered)Active or lapsed security clearance a plusWhy This Role
Direct line to senior sales and operations leadership - not buried in a lab hierarchyA defined growth vertical with real investment behind it - MIL/Aero/Defense is a named strategic priority, not an afterthoughtCoast-to-coast network (Baltimore + Santa Clara) gives you a platform to pursue large defense programs that require geographic coverageBaltimore sits inside one of the densest defense and intelligence corridors in the country - Aberdeen Proving Ground, NSA, Naval Academy, and a deep base of prime contractors within driving distanceCompetitive base compensation and bonus eligibility Compensation:
Range $120-$145kSchedule:
M-F 8:30am -5pmWhat we offer:
Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision optionsLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysEurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.