Senior Lab Hardware Coordinator

RTX•Independence, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Airborne RF Sensors team within the SE&TC Center is seeking a Senior Lab Hardware Coordinator to support hardware integration and testing in a fast-paced engineering lab. The role ensures the readiness, compliance, and availability of Special Test Equipment (STE) and Government‑Furnished Equipment (GFE) across engineering and test programs. This position is ideal for a detail‑oriented, hands-on professional who excels in dynamic environments and enjoys working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to enable successful test and integration activities. This is an onsite role in Plano, Texas.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior experience supporting hardware setup, integration, and tests in an engineering lab
Experience with hardware inventory management and documentation
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Active Top-Secret Clearance
Experience supporting RF, radar, electronic warfare, or avionics hardware
Ability to operate lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators
Calibration processes and standards
Inventory management systems or asset tracking tools
Background in aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries
Ability to follow lab safety protocols (ESD, grounding, hardware handling)

Responsibilities

Manage, organize, and maintain Special Test Equipment (STE) and Government‑Furnished Equipment (GFE) in accordance with program and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with government property management standards, including proper documentation, handling, and audits
Maintain accurate 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