Lab Technician - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

globalhr; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with matching

Job summary

RTX’s Connected Aviation group in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Lab Technician to support the ATS Labs, ensuring compliant, efficient operations and contributing to the STARS program. You will work with cross-functional teams to maintain lab readiness and assist with equipment installation and network configurations.

The role requires a university degree and 3 years in a lab environment, with strong organizational, communication, and inventory skills.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree.
• Three (3) years of experience in a lab environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with lab equipment and maintenance.
• Knowledge of compliance and quality assurance standards.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage inventory and track lab materials.
• Familiarity with network configurations and lab procedures.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate with vendors and STARS/ATS site personnel with little direction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the efficient operation and management of all ATS Labs.
• Work with Lab manager, Program Office, Property Control, and engineering teams to ensure lab compliance and improvements.
• Provide ongoing lab support including cleaning and preparing labs for audits.
• Replace equipment and install hardware as needed; configure racks and patch panels.
• Update inventory and support network configurations and lab procedures.
• Mentor team members on lab operations and procedures.
• Set up and configure network devices and support software tests; prepare labs for audits.

Skills

Lab experience

Organizational skills

Maintenance

Compliance knowledge

Communication

Inventory management

Network configurations

Lift 25 lbs

Vendor coordination

Education

University degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Our Connected Aviation group is thrilled to offer a Lab Technician role within our Air Traffic Solutions (ATS) team in Marlborough, MA. As part of the ATS team, you'll be instrumental in developing the next generation of the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) and supporting our existing fielded systems. Step into a role where your innovations will revolutionize air traffic control and make a lasting impact on aviation worldwide.

What You Will Do:

The Air Traffic Systems (ATS) Programs are seeking a lab technician to assist in the efficient operation and management of all associated ATS Labs. The lab Technician will work closely with the Lab manager, Program Office, Property Control, and engineering teams to ensure seamless lab operations, compliance with regulations, and continuous improvement of lab procedures. The technician will provide ongoing lab support, including cleaning and vacuuming labs for audits and assisting with installations. Responsibilities include replacing equipment, implementing SSBs, building and configuring hardware racks, updating inventory, installing patch panels, and mentoring team members on network configurations and lab procedures. The technician will also set up and configure various network devices, support software tests, and prepare labs for audits.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree
• Three (3) years of experience in a lab environment.
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience with lab equipment and maintenance
• Knowledge of compliance and quality assurance standards
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage inventory and track lab materials
• Familiarity with network configurations and lab procedures.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to communicate with vendors and STARS/ATS site personnel with little direction.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot 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
• And more!

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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 anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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