Lab Hardware Coordinator - Onsite

RTX•Plano, TX

3d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

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 within a 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. This is an Onsite role in Plano, Texas.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
Manage, organize, and maintain 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).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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