Engineering Electronics Technician (Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is looking to add an Engineering Lab Technician. You will be a partner with engineering to provide expertise and innovative solutions that support the engineering process. Electronics Technicians provide technical resources, knowledge, assistance, and support engineers with many of the “hands on” technical tasks associated with engineering. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic environment where innovation and problem-solving are celebrated, join us at Collins and be a driving force behind the next generation of Engineering excellence!

Requirements

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• Experience reading basic electronic schematics and building per drawings
• Experience with routine test or diagnostic equipment

Nice To Haves

• Soldering – surface mount and through hole
• Cable builds – crimping
• Mechanical ability to understand how things fit together

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical tasks which require an entry level understanding of all technical objectives.
• Provides support to areas such as research, design, development, test, manufacturing, or process improvement with some of the latest technology including new and upgrading systems for the US Military and government as well as militaries of our allies.
• Perform as a member of a technical team utilizing effective communication skills.
• Contacts are primarily within the immediate work unit.
• May become lead on projects.
• Utilizes routine test or diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to learn and use software tools.
• Receptive to mentoring from peers in technical community.
• Participates in developing new approaches and techniques to achieve continuous improvement in all work processes.
• Documentation of job specific activities such as electronic design, modifications, data collection, calibration, and Design of Experiment data.
• Able to utilize schematics, procedures, engineering drawings, and follow written/verbal instructions, including test procedures.
• Operate in accordance with corporate, operations, and division policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with accepted business ethics.
• Adheres to all applicable environmental, safety and health procedures.
• Applies electronic theory to lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic product which requires a moderate understanding of the general technical aspects of the position.

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
• Flexible work hours
• Casual dress code
• Team building activities
• Fun and energizing work environment
• Alternative Rewards
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED