Staff Tech, Lab Assistant - Mission Systems (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Staff Engineering Lab Assistant in Cedar Rapids, IA to provide hands-on technical build support under minimal supervision. You will work with engineers and technicians to build, modify, and inspect a range of engineering products, including cables and circuit assemblies.

The role involves reading engineering drawings and schematics, adhering to quality processes, and maintaining documentation of changes and inspection results.

Responsibilities

• Work under minimal supervision to provide technical build support to engineers and technicians on various tasks.
• Perform moderately complex hands-on technical tasks, such as circuit board repairs, component insertion and replacement, and inspections.
• Build and terminate cables for a variety of circuitry types.
• Utilize soldering techniques, including both lead and lead-free soldering, with precision and care.
• Read and interpret engineering prints, drawings, and schematics to assist in the build and modification process.
• Follow engineering inspection and quality processes, adhering to established quality procedures.
• Operate hand tools, soldering stations, scopes, and other technical devices with accuracy.
• Document changes and inspection results as required for various engineering products.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure specifications and requirements are met.

Job description

Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105
Date Posted:
2026-10-07
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105
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
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 a Staff Engineering Lab Assistant who works under minimal supervision. Performs hands-on technical work on engineering products. Confers with Engineers and lab technicians on details and specifications to build and modify a wide range of products.
What You Will Do

• Work under minimal supervision to provide technical build support to engineers and technicians on various tasks.
• Perform moderately complex hands-on technical tasks, such as circuit board repairs, component insertion and replacement, and inspections.
• Build and terminate cables for a variety of circuitry types.
• Utilize soldering techniques, including both lead and lead-free soldering, with precision and care.
• Read and interpret engineering prints, drawings, and schematics to assist in the build and modification process.
• Follow engineering inspection and quality processes, adhering to established quality procedures.
• Operate hand tools, soldering stations, scopes, and other technical devices with accuracy.
• Document changes and inspection results as required for various engineering products.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to ensure specifications and requirements are met.
  

Qualifications You Must Have