Staff Technician, Research & Technology (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, based in Riverside, CA, is seeking a skilled engineer to advance composite technologies within the R&T department of Engineering. The role focuses on manufacturing process support, prototype and demonstrator builds, and daily process development in a collaborative environment.

You will interact with engineers, technicians, and suppliers to ensure on-time, compliant delivery while advancing TRL and MRL milestones and driving continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing process development and prototype builds.
• Ability to work closely with Engineers and Technicians on daily process development.
• Familiarity with TRL and MRL toll gates.
• Strong cross-functional communication with programs, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and execute prototype and demonstrator builds.
• Work closely with Engineers and Technicians on daily process development.
• Support the development of technologies in adherence with TRL and MRL toll gates.
• Interact between Engineering groups to ensure on-time and quality execution of tasks.
• Ensure adherence to compliance requirements (TRL, MRL, EHS, CMS, QMS, PPAP).
• Engage in problem solving initiatives and process improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing process

Prototype builds

Process development

Technical collaboration

Root cause analysis

Job description

Location: US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1

Date Posted: 2026-08-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-RIVERSIDE-8200B1 ~ 8200 Arlington Ave ~ BLDG B1

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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 role will be within the R&T department as part of the Engineering organization conducting research and development of primarily but not limited to Composite technologies based in Riverside, CA.

What You Will Do

• Utilize manufacturing process experience to provide technical support and executing prototype and demonstrator builds.
• Working closely with Engineers and Engineering Technicians, supporting daily process development.
• Support the development of technologies in adherence with TRL and MRL toll gates.
• Interacting between Engineering groups (Programs, Chief Engineer Office, Aftermarket, manufacturing/operations, facilities, supply chain, test labs, suppliers and customers); ensuring on-time and quality execution of materials & process project tasks and deliverables.
• Ensures adherence to all compliance requirements (TRL, MRL, EHS, CMS, QMS, PPAP etc.).
• Engages in problem solving initiatives & challenges status quo (e.g. root cause and corrective action investigations, OEE, FPY, customer escapes).
• Participates in process improvement