Avionics Electronics Technician - Night Shift (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision Insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Avionics Electronics Technician to perform testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of avionics equipment in an FAA-regulated environment. Onsite role with night shift 10:30 PM-7:00 AM and responsibilities including soldering and component-level troubleshooting.

The role requires a HS Diploma or AA/AS with 2 years of relevant experience, plus prior electronics troubleshooting and Collins Aerospace MRO experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience troubleshooting electronics equipment.
• Prior experience in a Collins Aerospace MRO environment.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, or modification of avionics equipment under supervision.
• Operate, maintain, and repair avionics equipment.
• Analyze products and modifications per customer requirements and approved docs.
• Solder fine pitch and SMD components.
• Assess product needs per customer specs.
• Troubleshoot problems down to component level.
• Demonstrate organization and time management skills.
• May involve lifting 25+ pounds and standing for long periods.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Soldering

Diagnostics

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS with 2 years experience

Electronics trade school / military training

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-KS-WICHITA-194 ~ 2051 Airport Rd ~ BLDG 194

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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 will participate in high-level technical work with little or no instruction. Responsible to perform testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of various moderate to complex electronic avionics equipment in an FAA-regulated environment and in accordance with Collins Aerospace Workmanship and Quality Standards, including products returned from airlines, dealers, airframes and/or end users for service.

Hours for this role are as follows:

Night Shift: Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 PM-7:00 AM

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Works under general supervision to service/repair/modify avionics equipment.
• Performs a variety of duties, including but not limited to servicing, operating, maintaining, & repairing avionics equipment.
• Conducts technical analysis of products, modifications and enhancements to products in accordance with specific customer requirements and approved documentation.
• Soldering fine pitch and SMD components.
• Assessing product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
• Utilizes a good understanding of electronic theory to effect timely repairs.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems down to component level.
• Demonstrates organizational and time management skills.
• Not responsible for sales activities.
• May involve lifting 25+ pounds and standing for multiple hours consecutively without sitting.

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 YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must have prior experience troubleshooting electronics equipment.
• Prior experience working in a Collins Aerospace MRO environment.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Electronics Trade School or Military training equivalent for repairing electronics preferred.
• Prior experience troubleshooting to component-level.
• Prior soldering experience in related environment.
• SAP knowledge a plus.
• FAA Part 145 knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of RF electronics a plus.

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 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!

The salary range for this role is 41,400 USD - 72,600 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 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.