Test Technician II - 1st Shift

RTX; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift schedule: 1st shift 6am–3:30pm,

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation for newly hired

Generous 401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

RTX in Wilsonville, Oregon is seeking an on-site technician to perform advanced electronic and optical testing of avionics equipment. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, experience with power supplies and optical components, and the ability to work in a production environment.

Responsibilities include executing prescribed tests, analyzing data, and mentoring junior technicians. First shift with regular overtime may apply; family-friendly benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 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 or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex technical tasks in electronic and/or optical test of avionics equipment in accordance with drawings and procedures.
• Expert at applying electronic theory to test, troubleshoot, and determine solutions.
• Identify problems, identify solutions and implement corrective action.
• Perform product testing using precision measuring equipment and read detailed drawings.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and identify calibration and equipment problems.
• Mentor technicians and assist in lean events and TPM activities.

Skills

Electronic theory

Power supplies

Optical theory

Test data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Soldering

Torque tools

Adhesive application

Fiber optics

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-OR-WILSONVILLE-594 ~ 27300 SW Parkway Ave ~ BLDG 594

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:

• Performs complex technical tasks in a wide variety, or specialized areas, requiring advanced skills and developed expertise in electronic and/or optical test of avionics equipment in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and procedures. Performs a variety of highly complex technical tasks which may include digital, analog and/or Radio Frequency technology. Monitors the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products. Maintains accurate daily assembly production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis. Performs final tests as necessary.
• Expert at the application of electronic theory to test, troubleshoot, determine solutions applicable to the area/product/ or program charter.
• Identify problems, identify solutions and effectively implement corrective action.
• Perform product testing as directed. Use precision measuring equipment, read detailed mechanical drawings and be able to interpret specifications and requirements.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and identify calibration and equipment problems.
• Highly proficient at test data analysis.
• Inspect/verify materials/parts and sub-assemblies to ensure proper identification, configuration, segregation and quality status.
• Subject matter expert on technical issues and should be able to fill in for any absent technician.
• Write technical and/or administrative reports as required. Assists Technicians and/or Engineers in defining, analyzing, and solving problems.
• Provide support as needed for lean events and Total Productive Maintenance activities.
• Mentor less experienced technicians to achieve established objectives. Perform as member of a team utilizing effective communication skills. Actively promotes team decision making. Directly interface with responsible personnel from various departments on technical matters related to specific problems/issues.
• Demonstrated technical competency across a mix of cells and/or products, two or more with significant product differentiation, that reinforces enterprise flexibility.
• Flexibility to support production schedule requiring working overtime hours and alternate shift hours.
• May be required to lift/move heavy parts and/or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Must be able to comply with personal equipment standards as they apply to manufacturing.
• May be required to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time.

What You Will Learn

• Theory of Optical Display units and the functionality of aircraft Heads Up Display systems.

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/green card, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience
• High level of Electronic Theory of Power Supplies, Signal Generation and Processing, and Optical Theory.
• Experience assembling, aligning, or testing optical components in complex assemblies.
• Experience with electronics manufacturing processes (specifically soldering, torque tools, and adhesive application). Optical component assembly (fiber optics and lenses) is also preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to follow work instructions.
• Must successfully pass Collins Aerospace training program which will occur in the first month of the job.
• Experience working in a production environment.

What We Offer:

1st Shift: 6am – 3:30pm, Monday-Friday with every other Friday off

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