Electronics Lab Staff Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

We are seeking an Electronics Lab Technician who will work on a variety of industry-leading avionics from business, regional, and air-transport jet aircraft. Join our highly motivated team in a challenging and rewarding position that has outstanding advancement potential. 

Candidate must be self-driven, customer focused, work effectively with others as a team member, and willing to take responsibility.  

What You Will Do

• Applies extensive electronic and mechanical theory to configure, model, construct, test, troubleshoot, and modify engineering prototypes and/or first article electronic equipment. 
• Performs assignments requiring advanced skill, use and application of engineering or scientific principles and techniques in a wide variety of highly complex technical tasks and projects including; 
• Evaluates and resolves calibration and troubleshooting problems. 
• Performs precision testing and performs or supervises precision assembly of engineering equipment. 
• Prepares reports, charts and graphs with recommendations for improvement. 
• Assists engineers in the design, development and evaluation of new products and recommends product improvements or manufacturing modifications. 
• Designs, develops and oversees building of experimental or prototype models or test fixtures. 
• Determines test methods, revises test equipment modifications and evaluates product/equipment performance utilizing test results. 
• Participates as an engineering team member to determine requirement definitions and select solution methods. 
• Utilizes various programming languages for product design/implementation. 
• Fabricates, assembles, calibrates and tests electronic/mechanical equipment and components. 
• Participates in all phases of the electronic/mechanical/software engineering design effort. 
• Maintains test/design activity documentation. 
• Selects optimum test procedure based on changing work priorities and differing work environments. 
• Assumes responsibility for relatively independent action within the design/production process. 
• Interfaces with persons of substantially higher rank within or outside the Company on significant matters often requiring coordination of activity across organizational lines concerning engineering design, sales, production and marketing. 
• Operate in accordance with Corporate, Operations, and Division policies, procedures and practices and in compliance with accepted business ethics. 

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 
• Experience with applicable test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and power sources.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Debugging and testing digital, analog, and power supply circuits
• Hands-on skills such as breadboarding, soldering, and circuit board repair and fabrication.  
• Skill in the reading and layout of schematic drawings and the ability to translate them into printed wiring boards.
• Product Test Requirement development and Qualification test support.
• Be able to write Engineering modifications, Engineering Change Orders, and documenting testing and build procedures. 
• Technical Associate degree (ASET/ASEET) or equivalent

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 
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