Staff Test Technician: Hardware & Validation Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan with matches

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, an RTX company, seeks a Staff Technician in Test Engineering to support development, troubleshooting, and validation of test equipment and hardware. You will assemble stations, load software, modify test assemblies, and help ensure reliable flight-ready test systems.

The role requires experience with test equipment, reading engineering drawings, and a AA/AS degree with 6+ years’ related work (or 10 years without a degree). Onsite, competitive benefits.

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.

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, 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.

Skills

Test equipment experience

Test hardware modification

Read/interpret drawings

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent with 6+ years experience OR 10 years experience without degree

Tools

Collins-issued test stamp certification

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, an RTX company, seeks a Staff Technician in Test Engineering to support development, troubleshooting, and validation of test equipment and hardware. You will assemble stations, load software, modify test assemblies, and help ensure reliable flight-ready test systems.

The role requires experience with test equipment, reading engineering drawings, and a AA/AS degree with 6+ years’ related work (or 10 years without a degree). Onsite, competitive benefits.