Electronic Technician - 1st Shift

Prattwhitney; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Largo, FL seeks an Electronic Technician to perform electrical tests and troubleshoot subassemblies and systems. The role requires reading schematics and following test procedures to identify faults, with duties including data collection, report preparation, and occasional soldering or mechanical tasks.

Prerequisites include U.S. citizenship, pre-qualification testing, and relevant certificates or degrees.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Must successfully complete a pre-qualification test or exam.
• Electronic Technology Certificate from an accredited institution.
• AA/AS in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronics Technology.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Military electronics certification.
• 4 years of professional or military experience troubleshooting electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical tests and troubleshooting on subassemblies, assemblies, and systems to meet specifications.
• Read and follow prints, schematics, and test procedures accurately.
• Operate environmental test chambers as required to ensure workmanship and product performance.
• Develop test data to resolve performance problems.
• Prepare test reports and document discrepancies.
• May perform soldering and basic mechanical assembly as needed.
• Move materials as directed and maintain data records.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Test procedures

Data collection

Education

Electronic Technology Certificate

AA/AS in Electrical/Electronics Technology

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Military electronics certification

Tools

Soldering

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-21 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Raytheon, Managed by Collins Aerospace Start your career with Collins Aerospace Mission Systems organization, where we’re working side-by-side with customers on exciting industry possibilities. With a comprehensive portfolio, extensive capabilities, and broad expertise, we’re crafting intelligent solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market – all representing the best in innovation and technology for the industries we serve across commercial, business, space, and military and defense aviation. We are currently looking for Electronic Technicians to join our team in Largo, FL. This role is not eligible for relocation.

Shift Schedule: This position is for 1st shift. Work Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

What You Will Do

• Performs the electrical tests and troubleshooting on subassemblies, assemblies, and systems for conformance to specifications.
• Personnel in this category are characterized by the necessity to understand and apply the theory of operation of the unit under test to enable the determination of faulty product for design, workmanship, environmental and component defects.
• Must read, understand and accurately follow prints, schematics, sketches, work from test procedures, and verbal or written instructions.
• Operates environmental test chambers located in dedicated program areas as required to assure workmanship and product performance as required.
• When required, must develop test data to resolve performance problems in connection with the product under test.
• May be required to perform soldering and/or mechanical assembly, as many electronic tests are performed with incomplete circuits.
• Must prepare test reports as required.
• Rejects assemblies that fail to conform with test specification; indicate on proper document the phase of the test that the assembly failed and indicate what alterations are needed to eliminate defect.
• May be required to perform simple mathematics, such as to determine power consumption, gain efficiency, signal noise ratio, etc.
• Proper performance of duties requires use of considerable judgment.
• May be required to move material as directed.
• Determines acceptability, locates and records discrepancies on various types of subassemblies; standard, microelectronic and/or hi-rel; using direct reading instruments, gauges, meters, measuring devices such as continuity meters, specialized mechanical or optical measuring or testing devices and/or stereo microscopes.
• Collects data, prepares/ maintains records, using either written or electronic media, as required and/or directed by supervision.
• Will also be involved in storing, handling, use and disposal of hazardous waste chemicals such as acids, caustics, flammables, poisons, and oxidizers in accordance with federal, state and local environmental protections laws.
• Employees will be retrained annually to comply with applicable state and federal regulations.
• This is in accordance with the codes of Federal Regulations Title #40, Section 265.16.
• May be required to successfully complete a pre-qualification test or exam.
• These exams may need to be updated and/or re-validated on a periodic basis.
• Employees may be required to obtain the appropriate government security clearance.
• Performs duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Successfully complete a pre-qualification test or exam.
• Electronic Technology Certificate, by an accredited institution as defined by the company.
• AA/AS degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electronics Technology or related field, as defined by the company.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Hardware Engineering, or related field, as defined by the company.
• Military electronics technical school certification, as defined by the company.
• 4 years of documented professional or military experience in troubleshooting electronic equipment within the last 12 years, as defined by the company.
• 4 years of experience as an Electronic Tester (Job Code: EH0367).

We Prefer

Prior experience as an Electronic Technician.

What We Offer

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. The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Employees 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.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms.

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.