Lead Electronics Technician - CAMEL (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, seeks a Lead Electronics Engineering Lab Technician for the Component & Material Evaluation Laboratory in Cedar Rapids. You will test components to meet electrical, mechanical, and environmental criteria as part of qualification, using advanced analytical tools to validate failures and determine root cause.

You will learn cross-discipline testing, non-destructive inspection methods, fixture design, and broader teamwork with engineers and leadership, while

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or equivalent) with minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong electronics background.
• Passing score on CETa Exam.
• Experience designing and building test fixtures.
• Experience with 3-D printing.
• Experience debugging and testing at the component level and knowledge in the use of test equipment (Impedance Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Curve Tracer, Power Supplies).
• Ability to develop test programs to automate testing and data collection.
• Understanding of circuit design, component application, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Apply electronic and mechanical theory to test components for electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics.
• Perform failure analysis of components ranging from resistors to microelectronic devices; validate failures and determine root cause.
• Interpret specifications, vendor datasheets, and Mil-Standards.
• Define test setups, build fixtures, generate automated test programs, and create detailed test documentation.
• Characterize components utilizing a wide range of test equipment for failure verification testing.
• Communicate results, resolve vendor correlations, and recommend solutions.

Skills

Electronics background

CETa Exam

Test fixture design

3-D printing

Test equipment knowledge

Automation scripting

Circuit design understanding

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

Impedance Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Curve Tracer

Power Supplies

Job description

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

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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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.

This position is for Lead Electronics Engineering Lab Technician in the Component & Material Evaluation Laboratory. In this role, you will perform testing to ensure devices meet published electrical, mechanical, and environmental criteria as part of the qualification process. When devices fail in the factory or field, you will employ your expertise and suite of analytical tools to validate failures and assist in determining root cause.

What You Will Do

• Apply electronic and mechanical theory to test components for electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics.
• Perform failure analysis of components ranging from resistors to microelectronic devices incorporating electrical, physical and materials analysis
• Interpret Collins specifications, vendor datasheets, and Mil-Standards.
• Define test setups, build fixtures, generate programs for automated testing, create detailed documentation, and produce test summaries.
• Characterize components utilizing a wide range of electronic test equipment in the performance of failure verification testing.
• Communicate test results, resolve vendor correlation issues, and recommend solutions.

What You Will Learn

• Cross-discipline testing and evaluation including passives component, semiconductors, RF devices, electro-mechanical devices, broker components inspection, and failure analysis.
• Non-destructive evaluation and inspection methods including X-Ray inspection.
• Designing and building test fixtures (if not already experienced).
• Enhanced circuit design understanding, component applications, and troubleshooting.
• Broader teamwork and communication skills through frequent interaction with engineers and leadership.
• Further development of electronics skills, supported by the expectation of a desire to learn and expand abilities.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong electronics background.
• Passing score on CETa Exam.
• Experience designing and building test fixtures.
• Experience with 3-D printing.
• Experience debugging and testing at the component level and knowledge in the use of applicable test equipment such as Impedance Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Curve Tracer, and Power Supplies.
• Ability to develop test programs to automate testing and collection of test data.
• Understanding of circuit design, component application, and troubleshooting.

Additional Skills We Value

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performance team.
• A strong desire to learn and develop new skills.

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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 illness insurance, 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!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and custom