341 - Test Technician 2nd Shift (onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Test Technician to join our Mission Systems team in Cedar Rapids. You will perform fault isolation and verification on test units, read complex schematics, and work with engineers to analyze data trends.

This 2nd-shift, onsite role requires CETa certification and a willingness to train on the 1st shift for 4+ weeks. We offer strong benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED; relevant experience considered in lieu of diploma.
• Must pass ETA-I CETa exam for certification.
• Ability to read complex electronic schematics and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing using DMM, oscilloscope, frequency generators, spectrum analyzer and related gear.
• Collect, document, and report test results.
• Evaluate results and assist engineers with data trends and improvements.
• Read complex schematics, analyze circuits, and troubleshoot issues.
• Lift/carry equipment up to 25 lbs and work independently or in a team.
• Train on 1st shift for 4+ weeks before 2nd shift start.

Skills

Schematic reading

Fault isolation

Test equipment operation

2nd shift readiness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

ETA-I CETa certification

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Function Generators

Frequency Generators

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

Date Posted

2026-09-18

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

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

Join our dynamic team at Collins Aerospace as a Test Technician, where precision meets innovation in the aerospace industry. In this crucial role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability and performance of our cutting‑edge aerospace technologies. Technicians will engage in fault isolation for test failures and verification of repairs while working with engineers to help determine data trends and improvements. Your expertise will directly contribute to supporting our military and commercial aviation communication.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

What You Will Do

• Perform testing using DMM, oscilloscope, frequency generators, high frequency power supplies, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Collect, document, and report on tests performed.
• Evaluate test results.
• Ability to read complex electronic schematics, analyze circuits and follow written work instructions.
• Employ a comprehensive knowledge of electronic theory.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Capability of working independently as well as in a group setting.
• Must be able to lift/carry equipment or parts up to 25 lbs.
• This is a 2nd shift role. Must be willing and able to work 2nd shift.
• New Hire Training is typically on 1st shift. Must be able train on 1st shift for 4+ weeks.
• This is a 100% onsite role.

Qualifications You Must Have

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Requires HS Diploma. In the absence of a HS diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Must pass the Certified Electronics Technician Associate (CETa) exam from Electronics Technicians Association – International (ETA-I).
• Must be willing and able to work 2nd shift, with training on 1st shift for 4+ weeks
• Must have ability to read complex electronic schematics, analyze circuits and follow written work instructions.

What We Offer

• Excellent pay
• Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance all available on Day 1.
• Retirement Program with a Company Match.
• And much more

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.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE

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, 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.