Avionics Electronics Technician - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

3 Weeks Vacation

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in College Park, GA is seeking an Avionics Electronics Technician for a 2nd shift role. You will test, troubleshoot, repair and modify electronic avionics equipment under governed standards, with a focus on ensuring reliability for airlines and airframes.

The position requires an AA/AS or equivalent with extensive electronics experience; FAA safety sensitivity applies, and the role is onsite to support critical aircraft systems.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or 2-year post secondary with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Electronics maintenance experience required.
• Experience troubleshooting electronics equipment.
• Safety sensitive role per FAA guidelines.
• Drug and alcohol testing per FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate precision test equipment for alignment, troubleshooting and testing.
• Repair and modify avionics equipment per standards and service docs.
• Reprogram equipment and diagnose possible failures.
• Align electrical components to ensure proper function of circuits.
• Conduct functional tests of test stations, components and systems.
• Install modifications per Service Bulletin or authorized docs.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Test equipment operation

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Education

AA/AS degree

HS diploma or GED with 8+ years

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Position Overview

Location: US-GA-COLLEGE PARK-317 ~ 5159 Southridge Pkwy ~ SOUTHRIDGE, Ste 100.

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.

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.

The Avionics Electronics Technician is responsible to perform testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of various moderate to complex electronic / avionics equipment in accordance with Collins Aerospace Workmanship and Quality Standards, including products returned from airlines, dealers, airframes and/or end users for service under close or general supervision, depending on Labor Grade. This is a 2nd shift position with the following schedule: Monday-Friday, 4:00 PM-12:30 AM.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Sets up and operates precision test equipment for alignment, troubleshooting and testing of electrical equipment and systems.
• Possesses a working knowledge of standard test equipment, oscilloscopes, ohmmeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, etc., as well as a working knowledge of custom made test equipment, including automated test equipment.
• Has a basic understanding of advanced test equipment functions.
• Capable of reprogramming equipment and determines possible failures.
• Aligns and adjusts advanced electrical components on units being tested to ensure proper functioning of electrical circuits, utilizing established test procedures.
• Conducts a variety of functional tests to check operation and calibration of test stations, components, equipment and systems.
• Analyzes circuitry and physically checks wiring and operation of various electronic parts, units and systems components necessary to locate malfunction source during testing of components, equipment or systems.
• Performs difficult electrical / mechanical repair operations consisting of disassembly and assembly of units.
• Determines requirements and installs modifications as set forth by Service Bulletin or other authorized documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or in the absence of a HS diploma, GED or AA/AS degree, 8 years of relevant experience is required.
• Electronics maintenance industry experience or education required.
• Must have prior experience troubleshooting electronics equipment.
• 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 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER

• Prior experience troubleshooting to component-level.
• Prior soldering experience in related environment.

ROLE TYPE

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. 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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!

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.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 53,100 USD - 100,900 USD.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.