Avionics Electronics Technician (RF Specialist) - 1st Shift (Onsite)
About The Position
The Avionics Electronics Technician (RF Specialist) performs testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of moderate to complex avionics equipment. The role supports the functionality and reliability of avionics equipment through maintenance and repair of electronic systems, while ensuring compliance with industry requirements and Collins Aerospace workmanship and quality standards. This is an onsite, first-shift role in Federal Way, Washington, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position is safety-sensitive under FAA guidelines and requires drug and alcohol testing in accordance with applicable FAA and federal regulations. Applicants must be a U.S. Person. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Typically requires an AA/AS degree or other two-year post-high-school training and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
- Experience troubleshooting electronic equipment.
- Experience with radiofrequency systems and components.
- Electronics maintenance industry experience or education.
Nice To Haves
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL).
- Prior experience troubleshooting electronics to the component level.
- Prior soldering experience in a related environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of moderate to complex avionics equipment.
- Set up and operate precision test equipment for alignment, troubleshooting, and testing of electrical systems.
- Use standard and custom-made test equipment, including oscilloscopes, ohmmeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and automated test systems.
- Analyze circuitry, physically inspect wiring, and identify sources of malfunctions when testing components, equipment, or systems.
- Conduct functional tests to verify the operation and calibration of test stations, components, and systems.
- Perform electrical and mechanical repair operations, including disassembly, assembly, and installation of modifications specified in service bulletins or authorized documentation.
- Ensure compliance with Collins Aerospace workmanship and quality standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment program
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Optional pet insurance
- Optional home and auto insurance
- Optional additional life and accident insurance
- Optional critical illness insurance
- Optional group legal coverage
- Optional identity theft protection
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family-planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Second-opinion medical expert program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
