2nd Shift Electronic Test Technician III (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an electronics technician to perform functional tests, troubleshoot, and repair electronic, electrical, and electromechanical units on site in Windsor Locks. You will work from blueprints and specifications, ensuring quality and traceability throughout testing and repair processes.

The role requires 2–3 years of related experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with training in electronics. A strong commitment to safety and documentation is essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of related experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalent to 2-3 years trades training in electronics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair electronic, electrical, and electromechanical units.
• Operate and adjust test equipment and record data.
• Review documentation and ensure traceability and quality compliance.
• Obtain, move, and expedite units, parts, and materials to support operations.

Skills

Electronic principles

Troubleshooting

Repair techniques

Test equipment

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Electronics trades training

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B2 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 2

Date Posted: 2026-09-04

Country: United States of America

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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

In this role, you will perform a variety of complex functional tests and associated operations, troubleshoot using standard techniques and make repairs on various electronic, electrical and electromechanical units while practicing and complying with environmental, health and safety directions and procedures.

What You Will Do

• Work from blueprints, sales orders, unit history sheets, schematics, specification sheets, engineering changes, work books, service bulletins and other written and verbal instructions.
• Insure that all documentation such as specifications, procedures, forms and applicable tools, gages and fixtures are quality compliant and traceable.
• Perform appropriate inspection including process review, visual and dimensional checks and documentation compliance.
• Prepare, maintain and monitor all necessary records such as check lists, log sheets, unit history records, routing sheets and schedules.
• Hook up test rigs to units and associated equipment including a variety of standard and special test equipment.
• Operate test equipment, make necessary adjustment to set up conditions of test.
• Compute and/or record test data and plot graphs using specified formulas.
• Order necessary parts by utilizing automated parts inventory systems.
• Change various electronic components of variable nature to trim units insuring proper interrelationship between component values are maintained.
• Troubleshoot units which fail to meet test specifications to determine nature of malfunction and to localize source of problem.
• Re-test and adjust units to insure test specifications are met.
• Perform special tests under guidance of technical support as required.
• Notify superior of malfunctioning equipment and/or unusual or recurring difficulties.
• Refer units back to assembly area for major repairs and for finalization of temporary repairs made during test; make failure reports stating specific malfunction.
• Obtain, move and expedite units, parts and material within shop to support operations.
• Review customer service instructions to determine extent of necessary service to be performed and record on unit history. Generate documentation to determine appropriate routing of hardware.
• Perform minor and preventive maintenance such as clean or replace filters, replace light bulbs and tighten connectors and/or hardware.
• Improve process and solve problems in cooperation with fellow employees and supervision.
• Keep equipment and surroundings neat, clean and organized.
• Perform related duties as required within the scope of this job function.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 2-3 years of related experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Requires well-rounded knowledge of electronic principles and procedures in order to carry out test, troubleshooting and repair.
• Equivalent to 2-3 years trades training in electronics.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off
• 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
• 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!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 SFT part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

The salary range for this role $36.46 - $45.80 per hour; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

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
• 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.