Engineering Lab Technician (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life & disability insurance

Employee wellness & programs

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, FL is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician to perform hands-on testing, troubleshoot, and provide engineering support in a lab environment. Working under moderate supervision, this position contributes to engineering projects through technical experimentation, data collection, equipment diagnostics, and the preparation of reports and documentation.

This is an onsite role in Melbourne, FL.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and setting up test stations.
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the GLU-2100 product line and other GLU related products, including testing and troubleshooting in an engineering lab environment.
• Works under moderate supervision to provide technical support to engineers on a variety of engineering tasks.
• Performs moderately complex technical tasks contributing to planning and execution of engineering projects.
• Diagnoses test setups and equipment to resolve malfunctions.
• Confers with engineers on details and implications of test procedures and results.
• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks.
• Plans and executes experiments and gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and analyzes technical data to support engineering disciplines.
• Analyses, maintains, compiles and formats data and design changes; produces drawings, reports and engineering documentation.
• Performs research and engineering laboratory functions involving layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modification of devices and subsystems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Test station setup

Technical documentation

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Date Posted

2026-08-20

Country

United States of America

Location

US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 ~ 795 W Nasa Blvd ~ BLDG 312

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.

This Engineering Lab Technician role supports the product line by performing hands‑on testing, troubleshooting, and engineering support activities in a lab environment. Working under moderate supervision, this position contributes to engineering projects through technical experimentation, data collection, equipment diagnostics, and the preparation of reports and documentation. The role plays a key part in helping engineers execute test procedures, resolve equipment issues, and maintain accurate technical information used across multiple engineering disciplines.

This is an onsite role in Melbourne, FL.

What You Will Do

• This position will support the GLU-2100 product line and other GLU related products. Including testing, troubleshooting, and working CRG's in an engineering lab environment.
• Works under moderate supervision to provide technical support to engineers on a variety of engineering tasks
• Performs moderately complex technical tasks which contribute to the planning and execution of engineering projects.
• Diagnoses test setups and equipment to resolve malfunctions.
• Confers with engineers on details and implications of test procedures and results
• Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks.
• Plans and executes experiments and gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes to support engineering disciplines.
• Analyzes, maintains, compiles and formats data and design changes.Produces drawings, reports and engineering documentation.
• Performs research and engineering laboratory functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modification or electronic or electro‑mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems.

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 troubleshooting and setting up test stations.
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with DO-160 minimum operating performance specifications.
• Knowledge in the operations of basic machine tools required to fabricate test fixtures.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of thermal chambers.
• Working knowledge in interpreting and/or creating engineering drawings.
• Experience using soldering equipment with through-hole and SMT components and repairing circuit cards.
• Experience troubleshooting mixed signal circuit cards.
• Experience working with CRGs and customer units
• Experience in an engineering environment, especially aerospace.
• Experience using and developing LabView programs.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of various test equipment such as: DMM, LCR Meter, Frequency Counter, Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator, Oscilloscope, Digital & Vector Signal Generator, Pulse Generator, Audio Analyzer, Modulation Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Signal Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Noise Figure Analyzer, Phase Noise Measurement System, Phase Gain Analyzer, Impedance Analyzer, RF Power Sensors, Logic Analyzer, LVDS & Ethernet Switching Devices, J-Tag Emulators, DataTrac Devices

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!

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, 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.