Staff Tech, Electronics Technician (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan with match and retirement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mission Systems Engineering Labs (MSEL) Engineering Technician to support the design and development of complex systems in a 100% onsite role. A U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required.

You will assist engineering teams with prototype builds, test fixtures, documentation, and parts inventory, while ensuring Environmental, Health & Safety and RTX Quality compliance. Travel may be requested but is not required.

Qualifications

• Requires AA/AS degree with minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Electronics degree required.
• Familiar with test equipment and systems test principles.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams with prototype build, testing and debugging of electronic assemblies.
• Build test fixtures and cable assemblies.
• Review and revise test and engineering documentation.
• Maintain and inventory repair and engineering parts stock.
• Support production test stations.
• Apply advanced electronic theory to solve problems.
• Lead by example with strong communication and teamwork.
• Ensure EH&S, RTX Quality and security compliance for Labs.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Test equipment usage

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS degree

Electronics degree

Tools

Circuit test equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137 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: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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 Mission Systems Technical Support Services Department is looking for a highly motivated, innovative Electronics technician to join our team. As a Mission Systems Engineering Labs (MSEL) Engineering Technician, you will support MiS Engineering and Value Stream teams in the design and development of complex systems. You will support the sustainment of Engineering Development Space (Labs) and ensure their compliance to Environmental, Health & Safety, RTX Quality Management System, and Physical & Cyber Security. This is a salaried, non-exempt position and is 100% onsite. The work performed can be complex, strategic, and often minimally defined and/or undefined. This role may need to support customers by working outside of "normal" business hours and/or travel but is not required.

What You Will Do

• Supporting Eng teams with prototype build, testing, and troubleshooting/debugging of electronic assemblies and “bring alive” of new circuit card assemblies.
• Build of various Test Fixtures and Cable Assemblies
• Review and revise test and engineering documentation
• Maintain and inventory repair and engineering parts stock
• Support production test stations
• Applies advanced electronic theory, testing, and knowledge to solve problems.
• Adapts to new procedures, techniques, and tools quickly; is willing and able to share knowledge to promote a good learning environment.
• Although frequently works autonomously, can work in a team environment with good communication skills.
• Interfaces well with key customers on complex systems or processes; able to improve upon existing processes and practices.
• Solves complex problems using sound technical proficiencies and innovative solutions.
• Works under minimal supervision as needed.
• Regularly leads by example utilizing "soft" people skills.
• Responsible for ensuring Environmental, Health & Safety, RTX Quality, and Physical & Cyber Security Compliance of Engineering Development Spaces (Labs).
• Travel may be requested but not required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Electronics degree
• Experience working with electronics
• Familiar with test equipment and systems test principles

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
• 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

The salary range for this role is 53,100 USD - 100,900 USD.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.