Senior Tech, Electronics Technician (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electronics Technician supports engineering teams by testing, troubleshooting, and documenting electronic equipment and processes, contributing to the development and improvement of aerospace technologies. The role involves constructing, calibrating, adjusting, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic equipment, components, devices, and systems using schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions. The technician sets up and operates standard or specialized test equipment and uses predetermined methods and setups to inspect or test products, recommending modifications and adjustments to engineers. The technician analyzes, interprets, and records test data for engineering prototypes or first-article electronic and mechanical equipment; prepares reports, charts, graphs, and schematics; and documents testing procedures and results. The role also assists engineers with developing manufacturable processes and products and may use programming languages for product development or equipment control. It interfaces with engineering-related departments on program implementation, may provide technical guidance to less experienced technicians, and performs work under general supervision using standard procedures. New procedures and special assignments receive instruction. Work must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and accepted business ethics.

Requirements

Typically, a high school diploma or an AA/AS degree (or other two-year post-high-school training) and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
At least 1 year of experience in soldering, cable building, or circuit board building.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience debugging and testing power supply circuits at the component level.
Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power sources.
Hands-on experience with breadboarding, soldering, and circuit board repair and fabrication.
Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings and translate them into printed wiring boards.
Experience working effectively in team environments.

Responsibilities

Construct, calibrate, adjust, test, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic equipment, components, devices, and systems using schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
Set up and operate standard or special test equipment.
Inspect or test electronic equipment or products using predetermined methods, sequences, and setups; recommend necessary modifications and adjustments to engineers.
Analyze, interpret, and record test data for engineering prototypes and first-article electronic or mechanical equipment.
Prepare reports, charts, graphs, and schematics on developmental engineering equipment.
Document electronic testing procedures and results.
Assist engineers in developing new engineering processes or products to ensure manufacturability.
Use programming languages for product development or equipment control, as needed.
Interface with engineering-related departments regarding program implementation, interpreting and discussing requirements.
Provide technical support or instruction to less experienced electronics technicians, as needed.
Perform tasks under general supervision and follow corporate, operations, and division policies, procedures, practices, and accepted business ethics.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal coverage, and identity theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning benefits
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
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.