Senior Lab Services Engineer

RTX•West Valley City, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Senior Lab Services Engineer who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenge our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative, and provides engineers with the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation and work-life balance. This is an Onsite position located at our West Valley, Utah location. To find out more about AST please, click the link below: Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE What You Will Do As a Senior Lab Services Engineer, you will play a key role in our technical service organization, which plans, architects, develops, and supports communications lab environments. These environments are essential for analyzing, integrating, and testing communication systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a variety of programs and research initiatives. This role requires thought leadership and the ability to guide stakeholders toward innovative and aligned solutions.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum eight years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
Typically requires eight years of professional or military experience in leading, developing, and executing lab area projects, including requirements, planning, architecture, and implementation.
The ability to obtain a U.S. government issued Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in maintaining and troubleshooting lab environment infrastructure and systems.
Familiarity with standard lab practices, such as ESD protocols, Laser Safety, calibration, infrastructure management, and resource allocation
Exposure to Windows and Linux systems, Shell scripts, Python or similar scripting languages
Virtualization and containerized systems (e.g., KVM, VMware, Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of network best practices and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP) and enterprise-grade networking equipment
Optical networking interconnect experience including single mode and multi-mode transceivers and connectors
Experience with remote management technology, IPKVMs, and network console servers
Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
Strong soft skills, including communication, organization, leadership, and mentoring abilities
Existing TS/SCI clearance (Active within the last 24 months)

Responsibilities

Supporting AST customer mission objectives through the development and implementation of lab area plans.
Providing leadership to establish and implement unified site lab area plans in conjunction with internal and external customers and service providers.
Managing and/or implementing lab environment projects
Overseeing lab environment compliance efforts (RTX, AST, State/local, Security)
Managing daily lab area operations through best practice solutions
Tasking, education, and mentorship of site lab staff

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Eligible for relocation