Senior Lab Hardware Coordinator

Raytheon; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies in Plano, TX is seeking a Senior Lab Hardware Coordinator to support hardware integration and testing in a fast-paced engineering lab. The role ensures readiness and government-property compliance for STE and GFE across programs, with close collaboration to multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and hands-on, with experience in lab asset management, calibration coordination, and troubleshooting to enable successful test activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of prior experience supporting hardware setup, integration, and tests in an engineering lab.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage STE and GFE in accordance with program and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with government property management standards, including documentation, handling and audits.
• Maintain inventory tracking systems with asset status, location, and calibration records.
• Coordinate hardware setup and configuration to support lab integration, test, and engineering activities.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and ensure equipment readiness with engineering teams.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair activities for lab equipment.
• Prepare equipment for test events and ensure teardown and storage.”
• Improve lab processes and efficiency of hardware utilization.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure timely availability of equipment for programs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Hands-on

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Signal generators

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-06-25

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 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. Key responsibilities include managing lab hardware assets, maintaining government property compliance, supporting hardware setup and calibration coordination, and assisting engineering teams with troubleshooting. 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.

What You Will Do

• 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

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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)

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position

Salary range: 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.