Electronics Lab Staff Technician (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Electronics Lab Technician to work on avionics from business and regional jets. You will configure, test, troubleshoot, and refine engineering prototypes and first article equipment as part of a hands-on engineering team.

The role requires self-motivation, customer focus, and teamwork, with opportunity for advancement and exposure to cutting-edge electronics and mechanical systems across multiple aircraft programs.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Preferred: debugging and testing analog/digital circuits; breadboarding and soldering.
• Ability to read schematics and translate them into printed wiring boards.
• Product test experience and test fixture development are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Applies extensive electronic and mechanical theory to configure, model, construct, test, troubleshoot, and modify engineering prototypes and/or first article electronic equipment.
• Evaluates and resolves calibration and troubleshooting problems.
• Performs precision testing and assembly of engineering equipment.
• Prepares reports, charts and graphs with recommendations for improvement.
• Assists engineers in the design, development and evaluation of new products and recommends product improvements or manufacturing modifications.
• Designs, develops and oversees building of experimental or prototype models or test fixtures.
• Determines test methods, revises test equipment modifications and evaluates product/equipment performance utilizing test results.

Skills

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Electrical theory

Teamwork

Self-driven

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Power supply

Breadboarding

Soldering

Circuit board repair

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

Date Posted: 2026-08-10

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

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.

We are seeking an Electronics Lab Technician who will work on a variety of industry-leading avionics from business, regional, and air-transport jet aircraft. Join our highly motivated team in a challenging and rewarding position that has outstanding advancement potential.

Candidate must be self-driven, customer focused, work effectively with others as a team member, and willing to take responsibility.

What You Will Do

• Applies extensive electronic and mechanical theory to configure, model, construct, test, troubleshoot, and modify engineering prototypes and/or first article electronic equipment.
• Performs assignments requiring advanced skill, use and application of engineering or scientific principles and techniques in a wide variety of highly complex technical tasks and projects including;
• Evaluates and resolves calibration and troubleshooting problems.
• Performs precision testing and performs or supervises precision assembly of engineering equipment.
• Prepares reports, charts and graphs with recommendations for improvement.
• Assists engineers in the design, development and evaluation of new products and recommends product improvements or manufacturing modifications.
• Designs, develops and oversees building of experimental or prototype models or test fixtures.
• Determines test methods, revises test equipment modifications and evaluates product/equipment performance utilizing test results.
• Participates as an engineering team member to determine requirement definitions and select solution methods.
• Utilizes various programming languages for product design/implementation.
• Fabricates, assembles, calibrates and tests electronic/mechanical equipment and components.
• Participates in all phases of the electronic/mechanical/software engineering design effort.
• Maintains test/design activity documentation.
• Selects optimum test procedure based on changing work priorities and differing work environments.
• Assumes responsibility for relatively independent action within the design/production process.
• Interfaces with persons of substantially higher rank within or outside the Company on significant matters often requiring coordination of activity across organizational lines concerning engineering design, sales, production and marketing.
• Operate in accordance with Corporate, Operations, and Division policies, procedures and practices and in compliance with accepted business ethics.

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
• Experience with applicable test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and power sources.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Debugging and testing digital, analog, and power supply circuits
• Hands‑on skills such as breadboarding, soldering, and circuit board repair and fabrication.
• Skill in the reading and layout of schematic drawings and the ability to translate them into printed wiring boards.
• Product Test Requirement development and Qualification test support.
• Be able to write Engineering modifications, Engineering Change Orders, and documenting testing and build procedures.
• Technical Associate degree (ASET/ASEET) or equivalent

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 Repatment 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!

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.

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.

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