Calibration Technician, Test Equipment Services (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Calibration Technician, Test Equipment Services at Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the test equipment that supports our mission-essential aerospace systems. Working onsite, you’ll take ownership of highly complex calibration and repair tasks across AC/DC circuitry, applying deep electronic theory and advanced troubleshooting skills to keep our equipment performing at its best. This is a hands-on technical role where your independence, precision, and attention to detail will have a direct impact on the quality and performance of our products. In this position, you won’t just execute tasks—you’ll collaborate with engineers, provide technical recommendations, work from minimal documentation, and even help shape new calibration processes that drive efficiency across the organization. You’ll work with a wide range of electrical and mechanical test equipment, support surrounding sites as needed, and manage a dynamic workload where priorities can shift quickly. If you’re an experienced technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to the success of an industry leader, this role offers a meaningful next step in your technical career.

Requirements

Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post–high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
Educational or professional background in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics), or equivalent technical training
Strong knowledge of electronic circuitry and troubleshooting skills
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with AC/DC equipment such as multi-meters, calibrators, etc. preferred
Excellent communicator both written and verbal
Ability to troubleshoot and repair off prints, or written work instructions
Must have good time management skills and work from a weekly/monthly to-do list and be able to re-organize if priorities suddenly shift

Responsibilities

Calibrate and repair test equipment related to AC/DC circuitry
Must be able to read electrical schematics
Work under minimal supervision and perform a variety of highly complex technical tasks which require a substantial understanding of engineering techniques and all technical objectives
Utilize effective communication and provides technical recommendations for capital, expense, and service acquisitions
Works from minimal documentation or written or verbal instructions
May assist engineers with design and development of new calibration processes
Maintains a monthly/weekly workload of calibration and repair
Support on-site calibration and repairs as needed at various surrounding sites
Work with various electrical and mechanical test equipment
Applies significant electronic theory to configure, model, layout, prototype, build, test, troubleshoot, determine solutions and modify electronic products for engineering efforts applicable to the department

Benefits

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!