Staff Engineering Electronics Technician (onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-10-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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.

Mission Systems Technical Support Services Department is looking for a highly motivated, innovative Electronics technician join our team. As a Mission Systems Engineering Labs (MSEL) Engineering Technician, you will support MiS Engineering and Value Stream teams in the design and development of complex systems. You will support the sustainment of Engineering Development Space (Labs) and ensure their compliance to Environmental, Health, & Safety, RTX Quality Management System, and Physical & Cyber Security. This is a salaried, non-exempt position and is 100% onsite. The work performed can be complex, strategic, and often minimally defined and/or undefined. This role may need to support customers by working outside of "normal" business hours and/or travel but is not required.  

What You Will Do:

• Supporting Engineering teams with prototype build, testing, and troubleshooting/debugging of electronic assemblies and “bring alive” of new circuit card assemblies

• Build of various Test Fixtures and Cable Assemblies 

• Review and revise test and engineering documentation 

• Maintain and inventory repair and engineering parts stock 

• Support production test stations 

• Applies advanced electronic theory, testing, and knowledge to solve problems

• Adapts to new procedures, techniques, and tools quickly; is willing and able to share knowledge to promote a good learning environment

• Although frequently works autonomously, can work in a team environment with good communication skills

• Interfaces well with key customers on complex systems or processes; able to improve upon existing processes and practices

• Solves complex problems using sound technical proficiencies and innovative solutions

• Works under minimal supervision as needed

• Regularly leads by example utilizing "soft" people skills

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Security Clearance is required

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a Security Clearance

• Familiar with test equipment and systems test principles is required

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  ​