Test Technician - 1st shift (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is seeking a Test Technician in Coralville, IA. The role focuses on fault isolation and verification of repairs for prototype and production circuits, ensuring reliability of aerospace systems.

You will work with engineers to identify data trends, improve test methods, and support both military and commercial aviation applications. The position is onsite and requires reading complex schematics and performing diverse bench tests daily.

Qualifications

• Reads complex electronic schematics and analyzes circuits.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Able to work independently or in a group.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of electrical/mechanical tests on prototype and production boards/systems to verify performance to specs and identify malfunctions.
• Maintains and tests production equipment.
• Uses DMM, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer and related tools for testing.
• Documents test results and maintains accurate records.
• Collaborates with engineers to improve test methods and product performance.
• Reads schematics and follows written work instructions.

Skills

Electrical testing

Mechanical testing

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Collaboration

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Frequency Generators

Job description

Location

US-IA-CORALVILLE-155 ~ 2855 Heartland Dr ~ HEARTLAND BLDG 155

Date Posted

2026-08-21

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CORALVILLE-155 ~ 2855 Heartland Dr ~ HEARTLAND BLDG 155

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

Join our dynamic team at Collins Aerospace as a Test Technician, where precision meets innovation in the aerospace industry. In this crucial role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability and performance of our cutting-edge aerospace technologies. Technicians will engage in fault isolation for test failures and verification of repairs while working with engineers to help determine data trends and improvements. Your expertise will directly contribute to supporting our military and commercial aviation communication.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

What You Will Do

• Performs a variety of electrical/mechanical tests on prototype and production circuit boards/units/systems to determine performance to specifications and identify malfunctions or failure. Conducts all types of tests and troubleshooting required to meet all specifications to include the following:
  • Environmental Stress Screening
  • Automated Test Equipment through-put
  • Manual Test Equipment through-put
• Performs maintenance on all electrical/mechanical equipment used in the production process.
• Performs testing using DMM, oscilloscope, frequency generators, high frequency power supplies, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Performs general maintenance duties (excluding electrical) throughout the facility required to keep production processes operational.
• Works with engineers to correct design and test methods to improve the performance of the product and/or process.
• In addition, may perform the following: perform RF tuning, tack solder test selects, lift axial leads, remove simple solder shorts, clip leads, touch up post coat, and reassemble and seal the unit (only when no repair actions are taken by the technician).
• Maintains records and completes necessary paperwork. Responsible for general clean-up of the work area.
• Collect, document, and report on tests performed.
• Evaluate test results.
• Able to read complex electronic schematics, analyze circuits and follow written work instructions.
• Employ a comprehensive knowledge of electronic theory.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Capability of working independently as well as in a group setting.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time.