Test Technician II - 1st Shift

RTX (Raytheon); Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

401(k) plan with employer matching and

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Burnsville, MN is hiring an entry-level avionics technician to support assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic units in a manufacturing environment. You will work with engineering and manufacturing teams on routine technical matters and operate test stands.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least one year of relevant experience, and U.S. Person status.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Responsibilities

• Interacts with engineering and manufacturing on routine technical matters.
• Sets up and operates test stands.
• Configures test equipment for special tests as needed.
• Interprets and records test results.
• Recognizes and isolating test equipment failures.
• Uses diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electronic units to the sub-assembly and component level.
• Reads and interprets technical data such as component maintenance manuals, engineering prints, and schematics.
• Effectively communicating work status to team members and support staff.
• Performs entry level troubleshooting, calibration or modification of hardware, fixtures, and software.
• Participate on project teams and prioritize tasks.
• Apply technical expertise in the evaluation, development, maintenance and use of products, devices, tests, or procedures.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

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.

What You Will Do:

• Interacts with other functional groups (e.g. engineering, manufacturing) on routine technical matters
• Setting up and operating various test stands
• Configuring test equipment for special tests as needed
• Interpreting and recording test results
• Recognizing and isolating test equipment failures
• Using diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electronic units to the sub-assembly and component level
• Reading and interpreting technical data such as component maintenance manuals, engineering prints, and schematics
• Effectively communicating work status to team members and support staff (e.g. shift pass down, engineering, maintenance)
• 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.
• Perform entry level troubleshooting, calibration or modification of hardware, fixtures, and software.
• Participate on project teams.
• Perform task prioritization.
• 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.
• 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) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Mechanical Assembly background
• Previous testing experience
• Ability to read schematics
• Basic troubleshooting experience

What We Offer:

1st Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday; 6:30am - 3:00pm

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
• Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Carrot Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Incentives for a Healthy You
• Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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