Lead Electronics Technician - Aftermarket Projects and Support (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-06-02

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

This position is for a Lead Electronics Technician in Aftermarket Projects & Support, who performs basic to moderately complex technical tasks which contribute to the planning and execution of engineering projects. Collaborates with engineers on details and implications of test procedures and results. Will assist in orienting, training, and assigning work of technical/business support employees.

This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Build, test, troubleshoot, deliver and setup highly complex test/repair equipment for the Service Operations Service Centers. The test equipment/systems includes RCTS, RFT, ITS, CTS, and GS automated test equipment (ATE's) as well as other computer-aided and manual test stations.

• Provide lab support to Service Centers globally.

• Interface with Engineering, Production Operations, Service Centers, Quality and Test Equipment Services to resolve issues.

• Assist with restoration of test/repair capabilities when fielded equipment fails.

• Manage spare equipment for the Service Centers/Bases.

• Receipt, store, calibrate scheduling, shipment and recall of equipment to and from the service centers, Test Equipment Services, and Lab 66.

• Train service center personnel on the proper operation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automated test systems.

• Prioritize daily project work along with urgent requests that come in periodically.

• May require approximately 15% travel to US and international service centers.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.

• Experience troubleshooting and working with test equipment is required.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Experience working with global counterparts is preferred.

• Experience troubleshooting digital equipment, RF equipment, Fiber Optics, Ethernet, and Automated Test Equipment preferred.

• Experience utilizing Bill of Materials/Drawings is preferred.

ROLE TYPE:

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

•       Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 

•       Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees. 

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