Technical Manager, Metal Nanoparticles

Job overview

The Technical Manager, Metal Nanoparticles role is onsite at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Compensation is stated as $136,000–$207,250 per year. The role leads technical and production work involving metal nanoparticle synthesis, characterization, and scale-up at AeroVironment. The manager guides multidisciplinary teams and oversees research, development, and production operations to translate laboratory processes into reliable manufacturing workflows. The role supports technical milestones, quality and safety practices, and alignment of nanoparticle technologies with organizational and manufacturing goals.

What you'll do

• Provide technical leadership in nanoparticle design, synthesis, functionalization, and characterization
• lead scale-up from bench to pilot and production
• oversee daily operations and technical milestones
• manage equipment, facilities, and personnel
• hire, train, supervise, and evaluate team members
• collaborate across engineering, quality, safety, supply chain, and business teams
• maintain applicable safety, quality, and regulatory practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical manager

metal nanoparticles

wright patterson afb oh

aerovironment

nanomaterials

materials science

process scale-up

production management

team leadership

manufacturing

u.s. citizenship required

$136,000–$207,250/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• and paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

The source requires a master’s degree or PhD in a related discipline and 5–7 years of product development and lifecycle experience in chemical or nanomaterial production. U.S. citizenship is required.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Nanotechnology. Sector: 54.