Sr Field Service Technician (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Life and accident insurance

Short and long-term disability

Sick leave and vacation

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Livermore, CA is seeking a Radio Field Service Technician to install, maintain, test, and repair radio and antenna systems, working onsite in support of our Commercial Aviation and Network Services division.

The role requires interaction with customers and vendors, on-call after hours with travel up to 50%, and a path toward FCC GROL certification within six months; competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED or equivalent vocational/technical education.
• Must have completed a Practical Electronics course or have two years of practical electronics experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, adjust, and repair radio and antenna systems.
• Utilize test equipment to perform installation or repair.
• Interact with customers, vendors, and contractors professionally.
• Provide on-the-job training and be on-call after hours; travel up to 50%.
• Obtain FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL) within 6 months.
• Obtain and maintain SIDA badging as required for access to secure areas.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and climb towers up to 50 feet.
• Assist in Facilities and EH&S tasks.

Skills

Practical Electronics

FCC GROL license

Reading schematics

Education

HS diploma or GED

Practical Electronics course

Tools

Test equipment

Schematics reading

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-LIVERMORE-917 ~ 6011 Industrial Way ~ BLDG 917

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

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.

Our Air/Ground International Voice Service is the aeronautical industry's air/ground voice communications link for FAA control and communications for aircraft in the oceanic airspace. The service is backed by over 75 years of Collins Aerospace experience of providing communications solutions to the aviation market.

Collins Aerospace is looking for you to join our team in Livermore, CA as a Radio Field Service Technician to support our Commercial Aviation and Network Services Division. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in an environment where customer service is held in the highest regard.

What You Will Do

• Install, maintain, test, adjust, and repair communication equipment such as radio and antenna systems.
• Utilize test equipment as required to perform proper installation or repair.
• Interact with customers, vendors, and contractors independently and professionally in support of maintenance and installation activities.
• Provide on-the-job training. You will be required to provide 24/7 support, so you will be on-call after hours, on weekends and holidays. Travel will be required up to 50%.
• Obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL) within 6 months of being hired.
• Obtain and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) badging for access to certain Federal regulated areas of the airport; this includes Security Threat Assessment (STA) and a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and SIDA training.
• Lift and carry fifty (50) pounds and climb towers and stepped poles up to fifty (50) feet in height.
• Assist in Facilities and EH&S tasks.

What You Will Learn

• How to support our nationwide Air-to-Ground voice and data networks and our custom communication solutions.
• Gain the experience and knowledge to be at the frontier of ensuring the operational viability of these critical communication systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline.
• Must have completed a course in Practical Electronics at a technical school, junior college, or equivalent, or must have a minimum of two years of Practical Electronics experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL).
• Experience in fault isolation, restoration, and adjustment of company communications equipment.
• Experience analyzing system failures and identifying and restoring equipment malfunctions and failures.
• Experience performing testing, repair, and replacement at the component (piece part) and board level.
• Prior experience reading and following technical manuals/instructions and have a basic knowledge of how to read schematics and drawings.

What We Offer

• Receive increases each year per the Union Contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
• Medical Coverage—Medical coverage for you and your family begins the day you're hired - there's no waiting period.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K)
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Sick Leave, Personal Days, Holidays, Vacation Time Off

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.

The starting salary for this role is $25-31/per hour. Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.

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.

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.

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