Electronics Technician (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Electronics Technician to support engineering teams by testing, troubleshooting and documenting electronic equipment and processes. You will work onsite with a team focused on developing and improving cutting-edge aerospace technology.

The role requires soldering/cable/circuit board experience, ability to read schematics, and familiarity with test equipment. Collaboration with engineers and potential programming involvement are expected.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or AA/AS with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year of experience in soldering, cable building, or circuit board building.

Responsibilities

• Construct, calibrate, test, maintain and troubleshoot electronic equipment and systems from schematics or instructions.
• Set up and operate standard or special test equipment.
• Analyze and record test data for engineering prototypes and first articles.
• Prepare reports, charts, and schematics for developmental engineering equipment.
• Document all testing procedures and results.
• Collaborate with engineers on manufacturability of new processes or products.
• May utilize various programming languages for product development or equipment control.

Skills

Soldering

Cable building

Circuit board building

Testing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Programming basics

Reading schematics

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Test equipment

Breadboarding

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

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

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

As an Electronics Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting engineering teams by performing testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of electronic equipment and processes. Your work will contribute to the development and improvement of cutting-edge technologies.

What You Will Do

• Constructs, calibrates, adjusts, tests, maintains and troubleshoots electronic equipment, components, devices and systems working from schematics, engineering drawings and/or written/verbal instructions.
• Sets up and operates standard or special test equipment.
• Utilizes predetermined methods, sequences and setups to inspect or test electronic equipment or products, recommends necessary modifications and adjustments to engineers.
• Analyzes, interprets and records test data for engineering prototype and/or first article electronic/mechanical equipment.
• Prepares reports, charts, graphs and schematics on developmental engineering equipment.
• Documents all electronic testing procedures and results.
• Assists engineers with the development of new engineering processes and/or products to ensure their manufacturability.
• May utilize various programming languages for product development or equipment control.
• Interfaces with engineering related departments regarding program implementation which requires significant interpretation and discussion.
• May provide technical support/instruction to less experienced electronics technicians.
• Performs electronics technician tasks under general supervision, following standard procedures where judgment or choice is allowed within limits; instruction is provided for new procedures or special assignments.
• 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 HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• 1 year of experience in soldering, cable building, or circuit board building

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience debugging and testing power supply circuits at the component level.
• Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power sources.
• Hands-on experience with breadboarding, soldering, and circuit board repair and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings and translate them into printed wiring boards.
• Experience working effectively in team environments.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

*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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 43,400 USD - 82,600 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.