--- title: 'Facilities Manager at Echodyne Corp' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/facilities-manager-echodyne-corp-kirkland-7cwn0f0r6vxm' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Facilities Manager at Echodyne Corp - **Company:** Echodyne Corp - **Location:** Kirkland, WA - **Compensation:** $125k–$187k - **Posted:** 2026-08-06 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/echodynecorp/jobs/4702545006 ## Job description Radar Reinvented. Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM). Echodyne is seeking a Facilities Manager to join our fast-growing team. ## ROLE OVERVIEW The Facilities Manager is responsible for the leadership, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Echodyne's facilities portfolio. This role oversees building infrastructure, maintenance, engineering, capital projects, workplace services, and Building Management Systems (BMS) to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations supporting manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, and office environments. The Facilities Manager leads day-to-day facilities operations, develops maintenance and capital improvement plans, manages facilities staff and contractors, and partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, IT, Security, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to support business growth and operational excellence. ## RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Facilities Leadership - Develop and implement facilities plans that support manufacturing growth and operational excellence. - Lead facilities engineering, maintenance, workplace operations, infrastructure, and capital improvement activities. - Establish and maintain facilities standards, procedures, budgets, and performance metrics. - Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the facilities team. - Support major facilities initiatives and infrastructure investments. Facilities Engineering & Operations - Oversee operation and maintenance of HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire protection, compressed air, backup power, mechanical systems, and other critical infrastructure. - Ensure high availability and reliability of building systems supporting manufacturing and engineering operations. - Develop preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs. - Drive operational efficiency, sustainability, and energy optimization initiatives. Building Management Systems (BMS) - Oversee the company's Building Management System (BMS) and building automation infrastructure. - Establish standards for BMS architecture, controls, cybersecurity, data integrity, and system performance. - Lead BMS implementation, upgrades, integrations, and lifecycle management across facilities. - Leverage BMS analytics and automation to improve energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and occupant comfort. - Partner with IT to ensure secure integration of building automation systems with enterprise infrastructure. Capital Projects & Construction - Manage planning and execution of capital improvement projects, facility expansions, renovations, and construction activities. - Develop annual and multi-year capital improvement plans aligned with business objectives. - Oversee project budgets, schedules, commissioning, contractor performance, and risk management. - Ensure projects meet quality, regulatory, safety, and operational requirements. Compliance, Risk & Safety - Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, fire and life safety codes, and applicable building codes. - Partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) to maintain a safe working environment and support emergency preparedness. - Lead facility risk assessments, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery for critical infrastructure. Financial & Vendor Management - Develop and manage operating and capital budgets. - Negotiate and oversee contracts for facilities services, utilities, maintenance providers, and construction firms. - Monitor vendor performance and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service quality. Cross-Functional Leadership - Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Security, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR to support operational priorities. - Partner with business leaders to develop facility solutions supporting operational needs. - Present facility performance, capital projects, and operational updates to leadership. ## REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE - Experience supporting advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, electronics, biotechnology, or similarly complex technical environments. - Demonstrated expertise with Building Management Systems (BMS) such as Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys, Honeywell, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure, Tridium Niagara, or equivalent. - Strong knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation, utilities, and critical infrastructure systems. - Proven experience leading capital projects and managing operating and capital budgets. - Experience managing facilities operations and capital improvement programs. - Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. ## DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) - Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. - Professional Engineer (PE) license. - Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), or Certified Facility Manager (CFM). - Experience supporting classified, defense, or regulated manufacturing environments. - Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and sustainability initiatives. - Experience with smart buildings, industrial IoT, and integrated building automation technologies. ## QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field. - 7+ years of progressive facilities engineering or facilities management experience, including leadership of engineering and maintenance teams. Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. ## WHAT WE OFFER This is an exempt role. The expected annual salary range for this role is $124,733—$187,048 USD If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you! We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including: - RSU (Restricted Stock Units) - Generous Benefits: - Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you - Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA - Virtual Care – 98Point6 - Employee Assistance Program - Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera) - Travel Assistance Insurance - Company Paid Life Insurance - Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability - Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt) - 401(k) match - Pet Insurance - Prepaid Legal Program - Commuter Benefits - Paid Company Holidays All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. ## About Echodyne Corp ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Echodyne designs and manufactures advanced, solid-state metamaterials electronically scanned array (MESA) radar systems for defense, government, critical infrastructure, and UAS/AAM markets. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) – Venture-backed - **Headquarters**: Kirkland, Washington, United States - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Eben Frankenberg (CEO & Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary Industries**: Defense, Government, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Autonomous Vehicles - **Target Customers**: B2B and B2G – End users, system integrators, and OEMs in defense, government, and commercial security markets across 40+ countries - **Mission Statement**: To invent, design, deliver, and evolve radar systems that shatter decades of cost-for-performance barriers, materially improving safety and security outcomes. ## Products & Services - **MESA® Radar Platform**: Core patented metamaterials electronically scanned array (MESA) technology that combines algorithmic and data-driven ML classification with cognitive radar functionality. The platform is compact, solid-state, commercially exportable, and delivers high-fidelity accuracy, track stability, and AI-based threat classification via well-defined APIs. - **Key Radar Applications (not explicitly named as separate products but as mission variants)**: - **EchoGuard**: For security and surveillance (Critical Infrastructure, Border Security) - **EchoFlight**: For UAS and Advanced Air Mobility (BVLOS, UAS Traffic Management) - **EchoShield**: For Force Protection and Counter-UAS (C-UAS) - **Custom Radar**: Tailored solutions for integration partner and specific mission needs. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Private company). Last known total funding is **$199.0M** (as per LinkedIn). - **Key Metric – Revenue**: Estimated at **$15.0M** annual revenue (as per LinkedIn – likely a proxy estimate). - **Key Metric – Total Funding**: **$199.0M** across 5 funding rounds (as per LinkedIn). - **Notable Investors**: Bill Gates, **NEA**, **Madrona Venture Group**, **Baillie Gifford**, **Vulcan Capital**, **Vanedge Capital**, **Irongrey**. - **Growth Signals**: - **Headcount Growth**: 186 employees as of mid-2026, representing **+49.7% YoY** (adding 84 people in the past year) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/echodyne). - **New Manufacturing Facility**: Announced a major expansion in February 2026 – opening a new **86,350 sq. ft**. manufacturing facility in Washington State with capacity to produce **30,000+ radars per year** to meet surging global demand [echodyne.com](https://www.echodyne.com/newsroom/echodyne-manufacturing-facility). - **Geographic Expansion**: Active sales/support in 6 countries (US, UK, Singapore, Switzerland, Spain, Canada) with remote roles in Australia. - **Key Strategic Partnerships**: Recent partnerships with **Trust Automation** (U.S. Air Force Counter-UAS), **Moog** (U.S. Army RIwP integration), and **Axon** (public safety) [echodyne.com](https://www.echodyne.com/newsroom). ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary MESA Technology**: Patented metamaterials design simplifies conventional ESA radar, eliminating mechanical parts, reducing maintenance, and lowering cost. This creates a significant moat vs. traditional defense primes. - **Cost-for-Performance Breakthrough**: Delivers military-grade accuracy and reliability at commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) price points, making high-fidelity radar accessible for non-traditional customers (e.g., public safety, UAS operators). - **Exportable & Field-Proven**: Commercially exportable, solid-state, and MIL-STD reliable – deployed in 40+ countries across defense, government, and commercial end-users. - **AI & Software-Defined**: Combines hardware with ML-based classification and cognitive software, providing an integrated software-hardware platform that is upgradeable and API-friendly. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale Manufacturing**: The new factory signals a pivot from R&D to high-volume production, aiming to capture mass demand for counter-UAS, drone-as-first-responder (DFR), and border security. - **Defense & Homeland Security**: Deepening relationships with the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations (focus on force protection, C-UAS, OTM). - **UAS/AAM Integration**: Targeting the emerging market for BVLOS and drone traffic management (UTM) and autonomous aircraft. - **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring across engineering, manufacturing, sales, and marketing to support global scale and new product lines. ## Why Work Here - **High-Impact, Mission-Driven**: Work on radar technology that directly contributes to national security, public safety, and next-gen autonomous systems. The company emphasizes that its tech saves lives. - **Culture**: Described as a place where you can “change an industry” and bring revolutionary technology to market. The leadership values curiosity, continuous learning, and a “fun while doing so” environment. - **Work Environment & Perks**: Office-based in Kirkland, WA (with some remote sales roles). The Kirkland HQ is well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks, with monthly lunches and seasonal celebrations. Strong focus on team bonding. - **Engineering-First**: The team includes PhDs, RF engineers, systems engineers, and software developers. They are solving hard physics and software integration problems at the edge of sensor technology. - **Growth Trajectory**: Currently a ~180-person company growing to 250+ and opening a massive new factory – this is a classic “Series B/C” stage growth company with clear product-market fit, offering significant career advancement opportunities as the company scales. - **Diversity & Openness**: Explicitly encourages applications from individuals who may not meet every single requirement – “If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply.” ## Sources 1. [Echodyne Company Website – About Page](https://www.echodyne.com/company) 2. [Echodyne Careers Page](https://www.echodyne.com/careers) 3. [Echodyne Product/Homepage](https://www.echodyne.com/) 4. [Echodyne News – New Manufacturing Facility (Feb 2026)](https://www.echodyne.com/newsroom/echodyne-manufacturing-facility) 5. 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