Staff Calibration Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

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

The Collins Aerospace Test Equipment Services team is looking for a technician to join our RF team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  This team is responsible for supporting the Test Equipment team through the live cycle of the equipment by calibrating, repairing, troubleshooting, and monitoring test equipment to ensure they meet performance and safety standards.  We are looking for a highly skilled RF team member with a strong knowledge of electronic circuitry and troubleshooting skills.     

What You Will Do:

• Performs as a member of a technical team utilizing effective communication skills
• Works from minimal documentation, written or verbal instructions, schematics, rough sketches, diagrams, layouts and plans often requiring interpretation
• Conducts engineering test and analyzes data to support recommended design changes when applicable
• Actively promotes team decision making
• Provides technical recommendations for capital, expense, and service acquisitions
• Using RF knowledge will perform component testing and signal tracing
• Use spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and network analyzers to test equipment

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain extensive knowledge of the Test Equipment Services team and the actions that are taken to ensure quality throughout our organization
• You will learn how to communicate effectively and work in an environment where you will learn something new every day
• This position allows the opportunities to engage and collaborate with many different organizations within the company as well as with external suppliers

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
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with Concur, TEMS+, and operational knowledge of SAP
• Previous Test Equipment experience
• Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision, completing tasks in an efficient and timely manner per reasonable expectations
• Must have a high-level attention to detail to ensure order accuracy
• Must be able to work effectively understanding how your individual work affects the overall process and workflow of the department and be willing to assist in other areas of the team as needed

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 
•    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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

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. 

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