Test Technician I - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Stoneybrook (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking an entry-level Aerospace Production Technician for the 1st shift in Wilson, NC. You will operate production equipment, read schematics, troubleshoot hardware and software, and work closely with Engineers to improve test yields.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, and familiarity with test equipment. Benefits include medical coverage, generous vacation, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. This is an onsite position with standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required or equivalent
• Preferred: production assembly experience
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Understanding of schematic reading and blueprint interpretation
• Proficient with test equipment (network/spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters)

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment for aerospace components.
• Read blueprints/schematics to meet specifications.
• Perform calibration, troubleshoot, and modify hardware or software as needed.
• Collaborate with Engineers to analyze test issues and improve yields.
• Maintain documentation of time, materials, and test data.
• Support workflow to achieve team goals and manage non-conformances.

Skills

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Electronics

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Power meters

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200 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.

Operates production equipment, responsible for manufacturing and assembly of commercial aerospace components. Follows blueprints, guidelines, and/or diagrams to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish work. Responsible for test acceptance processes in the manufacture of Collins products. This includes responsibility for specific process or environmental areas. This is a 1st shift position with the following hours: Monday-Friday; 7am - 3:30pm (Weekend overtime may be required).

What You Will Do

• Perform technical tasks based on detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Utilize limited variety of microelectronic, electronic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, or electromechanical equipment, including computers and lasers.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Perform entry level troubleshooting, calibration or modification of hardware, fixtures, and software.
• Participate on project teams.
• Perform task prioritization.
• Works with Engineers to analyze and resolve manufacturing test problems.
• Assist with eliminating/reducing test defects and improve test yields.
• Follows established test procedures and processes to support sub-assembly and top-level testing.
• Interacts with other functional groups (e.g. engineering, manufacturing) on routine technical matters.
• Apply technical expertise in the evaluation, development, maintenance and use of products, devices, tests, or procedures under constantly changing conditions where some ingenuity and judgment are required.
• Support activities through the resolution of problems and preparation and maintenance of documentation.
• Manage work flow throughout area to achieve team goals.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot non-conformances.
• Fabricate hardware, equipment, tools or prototypes from drawings or sketches.
• Estimate labor, material, and manufacturing costs for the building and repair of product or process enhancement.
• Identify and correct minor process, material, design, or equipment.
• Provide accurate recording of time changes, test data, parts usage, etc.
• Utilize multiple databases to create/use necessary information to provide information for decision making requiring limited judgment.

Qualifications

• You Must Have: Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline.
• We Prefer: Production assembly experience preferred.
• Previous electronics experience preferred.
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Understanding of schematic reading and blueprint interpretation.
• Proficient in the use of network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, frequency counters, and power measurement equipment.

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!

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 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.

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.