Lab Hardware Coordinator - Onsite

Location

US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE

Onsite role in Plano, Texas

The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors department within the Space and Airborne Systems Engineering and Test Capability (SE&TC) Center is seeking a Lab Hardware Coordinator to support integration and test activities in our dynamic lab environment in Plano, Texas. This role is critical to ensuring the readiness, compliance and availability of Special Test Equipment (STE) and Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) used across engineering and test programs.

• Ensure compliance with government property management standards, including proper documentation, handling, and audits
• Maintain inventory tracking systems, including asset status, location, and calibration records
• Coordinate hardware setup and configuration to support lab integration, test, and engineering activities
• Partner with engineering teams to troubleshoot hardware issues and ensure equipment readiness
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair activities for lab equipment
• Support lab operations by preparing equipment for test events and ensuring proper teardown and storage
• Assist in improving lab processes, organization, and efficiency of hardware utilization
• Collaborate across teams to ensure timely availability of equipment to meet program schedules

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience managing, organizing, and maintaining Special Test Equipment (STE) and Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) in accordance with program and regulatory requirements
• Experience maintaining accurate documentation and tracking records (e.g., calibration logs, asset registers, equipment disposition, hardware inventory), using spreadsheets and/or enterprise systems (ERP/CMMS/asset tracking)
• Experience coordinating activities across engineering, test, and operations teams to ensure equipment readiness and availability
• Knowledge of foundational lab safety and handling practices (e.g., ESD‑safe procedures, adherence to SOPs)

• Active Top-Secret Clearance
• Experience with Special Test Equipment (STE) or similar lab/test environments
• Experience with calibration processes and standards
• Experience with inventory management
• Experience with systems-driven workflows or asset tracking tools
• Prior work in aerospace, defense, or other compliance industries

• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.

-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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