Test Technician I - 3rd Shift (Onsite)

globalhr; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in the United States (US-NC Wilson) is seeking an onsite electronics manufacturing technician for a 3rd shift role. You will operate production equipment, follow blueprints, and work with engineers to resolve test issues.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred electronics experience; you will read schematics, perform troubleshooting and calibration, and participate in project teams. Competitive benefits and overtime available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, e.g. GED in the US.
• Electronically oriented troubleshooting and schematic reading preferred.
• Experience with basic test equipment and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical tasks from detailed instructions.
• Read schematics and use test equipment.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate hardware, fixtures, and software.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve test problems.
• Support sub-assembly and top-level testing.
• Document time changes and test data for records.

Skills

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Electronic testing

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzer

Signal generator

Frequency counter

Power measurement equipment

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-06

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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 3rd shift position with the following hours: Sunday - Friday 11:00pm - 7:00am (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. This requires limited data interpretation.

• 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.

Qualifications 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:

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 & 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!

Onsite: 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.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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 attendselect 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.

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, 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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