Staff Technician - Calibration Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-123 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 123

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's 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.

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
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word.) 

Qualifications We Prefer 

• RF Experience
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuitry and troubleshooting skills.     
• Familiarity with Concur and TEMS+
• SAP 
• Test Equipment Experience

Additional Skills We Value:

• 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