Electronics Technician - Engineering Staff (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-11-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supports factory transition running automated test equipment, testing, and troubleshooting

• Working First Shift

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

• Builds of various Test Fixtures and Cable Assemblies

• Reviews and revises test and engineering documentation

• Maintains and inventorys repair and engineering parts stock

• Supports 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.

• 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.

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• 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

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Testing Fixtures and Cable Assemblies

• Experience with production test stations

• Experience with prototype building, testing, and troubleshooting/debugging of electronic assemblies and “bring alive” of new circuit card assemblies.

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:

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

#reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position