R&D Lab Manager

R&D Lab Manager Atlas

The R&D Lab Manager Atlas will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, safety, and effectiveness of the Atlas R&D laboratory spaces. Acting as a service provider, this role ensures that Prototype Operations, the Atlas Behavior teams (software, controls, planning, autonomy), and Fleet Management teams have the resources, tools, and safe environment they need to accelerate research and development.

This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented leader who can balance operational discipline with the flexibility required in a fast-paced R&D environment. The R&D Lab Manager will own lab readiness, ensure equipment availability and compliance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enable speed, safety, and reliability across the Atlas program. The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude and is self-starting.

Key Responsibilities

Lab Operations & Readiness

• Maintain day-to-day readiness of the Atlas R&D lab, ensuring all equipment, tools, and materials are available and functional.
• Implement and sustain 5S principles, lab organization, and visual management systems.
• Coordinate with IT on lab networking needs ensuring ports are labeled and accurate.
• Manage and organize robot props for behavior cloning and operations.

Cross-Functional Service Support

Safety & Compliance

Equipment & Facility Management

Continuous Improvement

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications