Principal Lab Engineer

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This role is primarily On-Site, with flexibility at hiring manager discretion.

Join Applied Signal Technology (AST), a national asset in safeguarding the global community through signal intelligence, is seeking a Principal Lab Engineer to join our based communications development team.  AST offers a work-life balanced collaborative workplace, one in which you will be inspired to innovate and develop your skills. In this role you will utilize your experience with communications development lab environments to provide imaginative, thorough, practicable and organizationally aligned solutions to a wide range of difficult lab environment challenges.  If you strive for excellence, seek a highly mission focused environment, passion to be part of a team that protects the security of our world, and or prioritizes integrity, respect, and work-life balance, then consider exploring this unique & rewarding opportunity.

As a Principal Lab Engineer you will be an integral part of technical service organization that plans, architects, developments, and supports communication lab environments.  The lab environments provide support for the analysis, integration, and test of communications systems.  In this role, you will work closely with programs and functional support groups to support a wide range of programs and research efforts.  This position will require you to be a thought leader, taking leadership in the conceptualization of creative lab solutions while leading stakeholders toward mutually acceptable objectives.

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Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE

What You Will Do:

• Supports site AST customer mission objectives through the development and implementation of lab area plans.
• Provides leadership to establish and implement unified site lab area plans in conjunction with internal and external customers and service providers.
• Supports program specific lab area efforts.
• Provides leadership and management of lab area focused projects.
• Manages site lab area industry, RTX, and AST compliance efforts.
• Manages day to day site lab area operations.
• Mentors staff in lab skills and best practices.
• Manages site acquisition and allocation of lab resources.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a lab environment.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance or current SSBI.

• Experience in leadership, development, and execution of lab area projects (requirements, planning, architectures, practices, implementation).
• Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of lab area infrastructure and development systems.
• Experience with the implementation, maintenance, and management of standard lab area practices (ESD, Calibration, infrastructure, equipment, supplies).
• Exposure to the implementation, management, and maintenance of Windows and Linux network systems.
• Exposure to Linux, Python, or similar scripting languages.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours:  Core hours, Modified time
• 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
  • And more!
• Relocation Eligibility
  • Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!​

Diversity drives innovation: inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

*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.

AST

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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