Engineering Technician (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2025-06-06

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:

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

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is looking to add an Engineering Lab Technician. You will be a partner with engineering to provide expertise and innovative solutions that support the engineering process.  Electronics Technicians provide technical resources, knowledge, assistance, and support engineers with many of the “hands on” technical tasks associated with engineering.    

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic environment where innovation and problem-solving are celebrated, join us at Collins and be a driving force behind the next generation of Engineering excellence!

This is an onsite position located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What YOU Will Do:

• Performs a variety of technical tasks which require an entry level understanding of all technical objectives.

• Provides support to areas such as research, design, development, test, manufacturing, or process improvement with some of the latest technology including new and upgrading systems for the US Military and government as well as militaries of our allies.

• Perform as a member of a technical team utilizing effective communication skills. Contacts are primarily within the immediate work unit. May become lead on projects. There are many growth opportunities, competitive wages and tuition reimbursement as well.

• Utilizes routine test or diagnostic equipment. Ability to learn and use software tools.

• Receptive to mentoring from peers in technical community. Participates in developing new approaches and techniques to achieve continuous improvement in all work processes.

• Documentation of job specific activities such as electronic design, modifications, data collection, calibration, and Design of Experiment data.

• Able to utilize schematics, procedures, engineering drawings, and follow written/verbal instructions, including test procedures.

• Operate in accordance with corporate, operations, and division policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with accepted business ethics. Adheres to all applicable environmental, safety and health procedures.

• Applies electronic theory to lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic product which requires a moderate understanding of the general technical aspects of the position.

• Flexible work hours, casual dress code, team building activities, fun and energizing work environment, Alternative Rewards

What YOU Will Learn:

• Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about aerospace navigation systems and other various engineering disciplines

• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment

• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

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

• Experience reading basic electronic schematics and building per drawings

• Experience with routine test or diagnostic equipment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Soldering – surface mount and through hole

• Cable builds – crimping

• Mechanical ability to understand how things fit together

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