Staff Test Engineer Technician (Onsite)

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

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Wellness programs and Employee Support

Parental leave benefits

Teladoc/Doctor on Demand

Adoption Assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Staff Technician in Test Engineering in an onsite role in Cedar Rapids. You will help develop, troubleshoot, and validate test equipment and hardware to ensure quality aerospace solutions.

You will assemble stations, modify hardware, run software loads, and perform ATPs while collaborating with engineering to resolve issues and meet schedules. A degree plus years of experience or extensive experience without a degree are required.

Competenze

• 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

Mansioni

• 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, 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.

Conoscenze

Test equipment experience

Hardware modification

Engineering drawings reading

Troubleshooting

ATP procedures

Software verification

Assembly build support

Formazione

AA/AS degree or 2-year post high school training

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Date Posted: 2026-11-06

Country: United States of America

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

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

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.

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.

What You Will Do:

• 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 You Must Have:

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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!

This is an Onsite role: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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