Staff Engineering Lab Assistant (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-04-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 166

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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

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.

This position is for a Staff Engineering Lab Assistant who works under minimal supervision. Performs hands-on technical work on engineering products.  Confers with Engineers and lab technicians on details and specifications to build and modify a wide range of products. 

This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What you will do: 

• Works under minimal supervision to provide technical build support to engineers and technicians on a variety of tasks. 
• Performs moderately complex hands-on technical tasks that contribute to the completion of engineering projects and products. 
• Works on circuit boards completing repairs, component insertion and replacement, and even inspection. 
• Familiar with soldering techniques, both lead and lead-free. 
• Builds cables and terminations for a wide variety of circuity types. 
• Understands the engineering inspection and quality process and follows quality procedures. 
• Reads prints, drawings, and schematics as needed to assist in the build process. 
• Uses hand tools, scopes, soldering stations, and other devices with skill and precision.  
• Demonstrates successful soft skills - communication, attitude, leadership, and professionalism. 

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

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

• Previous assembly and manufacturing experience is required.

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

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance         

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more! 

*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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility.