Engineering Lead Technician (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with matching and Life

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the integration, testing, maintenance, and deployment of sophisticated simulation and training systems. You will collaborate with engineering teams and travel to customer sites to ensure successful installations and timely issue resolution.

The role requires an AA/AS degree with 8+ years of experience, active DoD Top Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required before start.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex electronic/electromechanical systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams with integration, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance of simulation and training systems.
• Perform hardware upgrades, repairs, and system modifications to meet program requirements.
• Travel to customer sites to support installations, troubleshooting, testing, and issue resolution (up to 25%).
• Diagnose hardware issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to maintain schedules.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Electromechanical systems

Engineering drawings

Security clearance

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Date Posted: 2026-11-04

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Are you a technically skilled problem-solver who enjoys working with complex hardware and advanced technology systems? As an Engineering Technician, you'll be a key contributor to the integration, testing, maintenance, and deployment of sophisticated simulation and training solutions that support critical customer missions. This role offers a unique blend of hands‑on technical work, collaboration with engineering teams, and travel opportunities, making it an excellent fit for professionals seeking variety, challenge, and career growth in a fast‑paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Support engineering teams with integration, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance of simulation and training systems.
• Perform hardware upgrades, repairs, and system modifications to support engineering development and program requirements.
• Travel to customer and program sites to support system installations, troubleshooting, testing, and technical issue resolution.
• Diagnose complex hardware and system issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain program schedules.
• Support rack assembly, chassis integration, cable/wire harness assembly, and equipment configuration.
• Manage lab equipment, assets, and hardware configurations to ensure availability and operational readiness.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, system checkouts, and operational testing of lab and training devices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members while ensuring compliance with safety, security, and operational requirements.
• 25% Travel

What You Will Learn

• Gain hands‑on experience supporting engineering labs, simulation systems, and specialized test equipment.
• Develop technical skills in troubleshooting, maintaining, and integrating complex hardware and software systems.
• Expand your knowledge of system installations, testing, and field support activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support development, testing, and resolution of technical issues.
• Gain exposure to aerospace and defense programs while supporting a variety of engineering projects.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex electronic or electromechanical systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting simulation systems, training devices, or aerospace and defense test equipment.
• Experience with system integration, hardware upgrades, rack/chassis assembly, and cable/wire harness fabrication.
• Experience supporting customer‑site installations, field troubleshooting, and technical issue resolution.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and cross‑functional engineering support.
• Experience managing engineering lab assets, equipment configurations, and system readiness.

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 66,000 USD - 125,400 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.