Staff Test Engineer Technician (Onsite)

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); In loco; USD 53.000 - 101.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Additional voluntary insurances

Parental leave

Wellness and employee assistance

Flexible work options

Incentive programs

Descrizione del lavoro

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Staff Technician in Test Engineering to support development, troubleshooting, and validation of test equipment and hardware. You will contribute to delivering reliable aerospace solutions by assembling test stations, loading software, and supporting engineering teams.

You will read engineering drawings, modify test assemblies, and perform ATPs with proper documentation.

Competenze

• Experience with test equipment and testing procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience modifying test hardware (cable harnesses, CCAs, test fixtures).
• Strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills.

Mansioni

• Assemble test stations and rack-mounted hardware per drawings.
• Perform software load procedures on test station computers and install required software/drivers.
• Modify test assemblies to support engineering debugging.
• Provide troubleshooting support to engineering teams.
• Conduct ATPs for test equipment and ensure proper documentation.

Conoscenze

Test equipment experience

Read engineering drawings

Hardware modification

Troubleshooting

Formazione

AA/AS degree or equivalent

Strumenti

Test hardware

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Information

Date Posted: 2026-11-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112

Position Role Type: Onsite

Eligibility

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

Status: Not Required

Company Overview

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Role Summary

As a Staff Technician in Test Engineering, you will play a critical role in supporting the development, troubleshooting, and validation of test equipment and hardware. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and reliability of cutting-edge aerospace solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble test stations and rack-mounted hardware designs based on engineering drawings, providing feedback to enhance designs.
• Perform software load procedures on test station computers, including installing operating systems, proprietary software, equipment drivers, and configurations required for operation.
• Modify test assemblies, such as cable harnesses, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), test fixtures, and interchangeable test adapters (ITAs), to support engineering troubleshooting and development needs.
• Provide troubleshooting support to engineering teams, collaborating to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Conduct Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) for test equipment, including self-test, and ensure all required test stamps are completed and documented.
• Support software verification runs to enable and validate software release processes.
• Assist with assembly build jobs during periods of increased demand to meet project schedules and delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience with test equipment and testing procedures.
• Experience working with and modifying test hardware, including cable harnesses, CCAs, and test fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collins‑issued test stamp certification.
• Familiarity with Collins Aerospace workmanship standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

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
• Optional coverages you can buy 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
• And more!

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is 53,100 USD - 100,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits Summary

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.

Location & Work Arrangement

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Background

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.