Senior Test Systems Technician (Onsite)
About The Position
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. We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Senior Test Systems Technician to support, repair, and maintain a wide range of electrical and electro‑mechanical test equipment that keeps our facility running at peak performance. If you enjoy problem‑solving, leading others, and working with complex systems, this role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact every day. In this role, you’ll be a go‑to expert supporting critical test equipment and operational systems. Your work will include: Perform troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and preventive maintenance on electrical and electro‑mechanical test systems Execute advanced fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance activities across a wide array of electrical and electromechanical equipment. Perform detailed diagnostics using oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators/specialized electronic test instruments, and other advanced test hardware; isolate faults down to the component level using schematics and technical prints. Drive component-level corrective actions, including identifying required replacement parts, sourcing or ordering components, and validating corrective work through functional testing. Develop and refine maintenance procedures, repair instructions, and troubleshooting workflows that improve equipment uptime and repeatability. Learn and operate all assigned test machines; perform maintenance and repair of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical subsystems to ensure test station availability. Efficiently configure and instrument test stations according to engineering or divisional specifications, ensuring test integrity and compliance. This position is ideal for technicians who enjoy diverse work, problem‑solving, and seeing their contributions directly support mission-critical aerospace technology. As a Senior Test Systems Technician, you'll be essential in ensuring equipment reliability, supporting engineering development, and contributing to a culture of safety, precision, and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned technician who wants more responsibility, influence, and leadership in a high‑tech aerospace environment.
Requirements
- Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
- Demonstrated hands‑on experience with electronic and electro-mechanical test systems
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, mechanical drawings
- Must be knowledgeable in all types of electronic test equipment and using schematics
- Experience identifying failure root cause of types of equipment down to the component level
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for reporting, documentation, and data analysis
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with industrial PLC programming
- Familiarity with LabView and/or Visual Basic
Responsibilities
- Perform troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, and preventive maintenance on electrical and electro‑mechanical test systems
- Execute advanced fabrication, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance activities across a wide array of electrical and electromechanical equipment.
- Perform detailed diagnostics using oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators/specialized electronic test instruments, and other advanced test hardware; isolate faults down to the component level using schematics and technical prints.
- Drive component-level corrective actions, including identifying required replacement parts, sourcing or ordering components, and validating corrective work through functional testing.
- Develop and refine maintenance procedures, repair instructions, and troubleshooting workflows that improve equipment uptime and repeatability.
- Learn and operate all assigned test machines; perform maintenance and repair of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical subsystems to ensure test station availability.
- Efficiently configure and instrument test stations according to engineering or divisional specifications, ensuring test integrity and compliance.
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 Program, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
