Cleanroom & Lab manager

  • Athens, Greece
  • English
  • Space
  • + 5 years
  • To be negociated

We are recruiting a Cleanroom & Lab manager on behalf of a leading international player in satellite-based Earth observation and advanced satellite imagery, employing more than 500 people worldwide.

The organization operates commercial satellite constellations and delivers high-value insights to clients across sectors such as defense, intelligence, maritime, insurance, disaster management, and finance. As a trusted partner in mission-critical environments, it provides real-time data that supports tactical decision-making, global security, and community resilience. The platform is designed for dual use, serving both governmental and commercial applications, including civil protection, natural-catastrophe intelligence, maritime monitoring (e.g. oil-spill detection), and financial risk analysis.

Outcomes & Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the lab/cleanroom environments and related spaces.
  • Manage lab stock, consumables, and inventory, ensuring availability for development projects.
  • Keep lab documentation current and compliant with health & safety standards.
  • Oversee lab cleanliness, organization, and adherence to ESD protocols.
  • Track schedules and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of instruments.
  • Ensure proper storage and handling of chemicals and equipment.
  • Administer lab access and coordinate training on instrument handling.
  • Daily laboratory support
  • Execute support to start-up and shutdown procedures for lab equipment
  • Track schedule for and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments
  • Perform first level troubleshooting, provide feedback, and work with  teams to drive root cause of equipment downtime
  • Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated
  • Checking processing equipment and tools.
  • Maintain inventory of consumables
  • Read, interpret, and follow technical documents
  • Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Requirements

Role-specific Competences & Requirements:

  • B.Sc. degree (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 1+ year of experience in an electronics lab environment.
  • Hands-on skills with electronic and RF lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, thermal chambers, etc.).
  • Familiarity with mechanical lab tools (3D printer, hand tools, precision measurement tools).
  • Comfortable using Jira and Confluence.
  • Strong communication skills in English (written & spoken).
  • Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to thrive in a multicultural environment.

Advantageous Competencies To Have:

  • Experience in an R&D lab.
  • Basic soldering or PCBA rework/repair certifications.
  • Harnessing skills or certification.
  • Awareness of 6S standards for lab organization.

Key Competences

In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

  • Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
  • Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
  • Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
  • Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
  • Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

Benefits:

  • A mission-driven role within a fast-growing Earth observation and advanced technology environment, combining innovation with real-world impact.
  • Comprehensive occupational healthcare coverage, including accident and work-related insurance.
  • Annual flexible benefits allowance, usable according to individual preferences (e.g. sports, mobility, wellness, meals, or lifestyle benefits).
  • Company-provided mobile phone and subscription, with choice of device.
  • Relocation assistance for international hires, including travel support, temporary accommodation, and professional relocation services.
  • Competitive compensation package, aligned with experience and responsibility level, discussed individually during the hiring process.

For more than ten years, I’ve been driven by one idea — the future of Space and Defense depends on the people behind it. My career began in technical recruitment, where I had the privilege to hire engineers designing cutting-edge systems for aerospace and advanced manufacturing.

Co-founding Demexios was a natural next step: a way to transform my industry knowledge and relationships into a dedicated structure that helps clients recruit faster, smarter, and with strategic alignment.
Over time, I built long-term partnerships with companies leading technological sovereignty — from NewSpace startups developing electric propulsion to defense integrators modernizing tactical and surveillance systems. These collaborations allowed me to form a powerful network of decision-makers, project leaders, and experts who now trust Demexios to deliver when precision truly matters.
Today, my role is not just to connect candidates and companies — it’s to ensure that every hire strengthens our clients projects.

I’ve built my career in sales and recruitment across several industries space, tech, healthcare, and defense. I’ve always been drawn to innovation and the talented people who turn ideas into reality. Over the years, I’ve learned how much a motivated and skilled team can define a company’s success and how the right people will shape the future of the New Space and defense industries.

My international background has allowed me to work with both startups and global organizations, helping them identify individuals who truly fit their culture and business goals. This combination of experience in technology and talent acquisition naturally led to the creation of Demexios.

At Demexios, our mission is simple: to connect experts with the companies that need their skills particularly in the defense and space sectors. I firmly believe that no ambitious project can succeed without a skilled and cohesive team driving it forward.

My commitment is to be a trusted partner for our clients, supporting them step by step in building strong, high-performing teams that deliver tangible results whether their ambitions lie on Earth or beyond.