Senior Technician, Engineering Services (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in West Des Moines, IA, seeks an Additive Manufacturing Technician to support production, operating advanced AM equipment, setting up builds, and troubleshooting processes on the shop floor. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Maintenance and OEM experts to deliver reliable hardware.

The role offers hands-on opportunities to advance your AM expertise, improve equipment performance, and contribute to safety, quality and continuous

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma or AA/AS with 4+ years of related experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical/manufacturing principles and basic troubleshooting.
• Reading drawings, GD&T and 3D modeling knowledge.
• Experience with multi-laser powder bed fusion systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain additive manufacturing equipment, including setup, operation, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance to machine operators to ensure safe, consistent production.
• Prepare machine build files for production, development and cost-estimating activities.
• Investigate equipment failures and process issues with RCCA activities.
• Monitor OEE and equipment utilization to improve performance.

Skills

Mechanical & manufacturing principles

CNC machining experience

GD&T & 3D modeling

Multi-laser powder bed fusion

Reading engineering drawings

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS

Tools

CNC machinery

Powder Bed Fusion equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-WEST DES MOINES-811 ~ 811 4th St ~ 4TH

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 Collins Aerospace, we're not just building components- we're advancing the technologies that will define the future of aerospace and defense. We're looking for a hands-on Additive Manufacturing technical professional who is excited to work at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, engineering, and production.

In this role, you'll be a key technical resource within our additive manufacturing value stream, helping transform innovative designs into reliable, production-ready hardware. You'll work directly with advanced additive manufacturing equipment, support machine operators, prepare production build files, troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues, and partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and OEM experts.

What makes this opportunity unique? You'll have the opportunity to build deep expertise in additive manufacturing while making a direct impact on equipment performance, quality, productivity, safety, and continuous improvement. Your work will help ensure that cutting-edge aerospace components are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, technically hands-on, and driven to solve problems. The right person will enjoy working on the shop floor, collaborating across engineering and operations, learning new technologies , and finding better ways to make processes more capable and efficient.

If you're ready to take your additive manufacturing expertise to the next level and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Operate and maintain advanced additive manufacturing equipment, including equipment startup, setup, operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance across the value stream.
• Serve as a technical resource for Additive Manufacturing Machine Operators, providing guidance, troubleshooting support, and technical direction to ensure safe, consistent, and successful production.
• Prepare additive manufacturing machine build files for production, development, and cost-estimating activities, ensuring builds are properly configured and ready for execution.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Process Engineering to investigate equipment failures, material nonconformances, and process issues through root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities.
• Monitor and improve equipment performance by tracking Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), machine availability, utilization , and other key operational metrics.
• Create and improve work instructions, procedures, and process documentation supporting both development and production activities.
• Drive continuous improvement within the value stream by identifying opportunities to reduce cost of poor quality , improve productivity, increase equipment utilization , and strengthen process capability.
• Collaborate with OEM service technicians and Collins maintenance teams during equipment troubleshooting, repairs, investigations, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Obtain and maintain required operator certifications for all applicable processes and equipment within the additive manufacturing facility.
• Execute and/or support non-destructive and destructive testing and inspection of raw materials, test coupons, and development and production hardware.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture by identifying opportunities to improve safety procedures, ergonomics, material handling, and overall work practices.
• Stay current with additive manufacturing technologies and processes, continuously building technical knowledge and helping bring new capabilities into the manufacturing environment.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, maintenance, and other stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and deliver reliable, high-quality aerospace hardware.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong understanding of mechanical and manufacturing principles, including manufacturing equipment operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machining and familiarity with manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) & 3D Modeling
• Experience operating or supporting multi-laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment func