Senior Technician – Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-11-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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:

None/Not Required

The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering team responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing test solutions. These solutions support our $5B Avionics strategic business and external customers, including armed services and airlines, both domestic and international.   

We have a growth opportunity for an engineering lab assembly technician to build industry-leading production test equipment. In this role, you’ll build various test assemblies at varying levels of technical maturity from engineering prototypes to tried-and-tested build-to-print hardware. This includes building large cable harnesses, circuit card assemblies, and test fixtures. As a key member of the engineering support team, the Avionics Senior Test Technician will work closely with engineers to produce new designs and contribute suggested modifications for producibility.   

WHAT YOU WILL DO:   

• Assemble test assemblies for research, design, development, and manufacturing activities, including cable harnesses, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), test fixtures, and interchangeable test adapters (ITAs). 

• Ensure test assemblies meet Collins Aerospace build processes and workmanship standards. 

• Identify and document errors in engineering drawings and provide red marks for engineers to update designs. 

• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues and contribute to design improvements. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:   

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. 

• 4 + years of experience as an avionics test technician.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:    

• Experience building test assemblies, fixtures, cables, and circuit card assemblies (CCAs)  

• Completed Collins training for build processes.  

• Experience reading engineering drawings and using lookup tools.   

• Knowledge of soldering materials, fluxes, and equipment, with the ability to operate and maintain soldering tools effectively. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.  

• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment  

• Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback.  

• Collins Enterprise Values including Safety |Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.      

WHAT WE OFFER  

 

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