Staff Engineering Lab Assistant (ONSITE)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•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. This position is for a Staff Engineering Lab Assistant who works under minimal supervision. Performs hands-on technical work on engineering products.  Confers with Engineers and lab technicians on details and specifications to build and modify a wide range of products. This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Requirements

Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
U.S. citizenship is required , as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Previous assembly and manufacturing experience is required.

Responsibilities

Works under minimal supervision to provide technical build support to engineers and technicians on a variety of tasks.
Performs moderately complex hands-on technical tasks that contribute to the completion of engineering projects and products.
Works on circuit boards completing repairs, component insertion and replacement, and even inspection.
Familiar with soldering techniques, both lead and lead-free.
Builds cables and terminations for a wide variety of circuity types.
Understands the engineering inspection and quality process and follows quality procedures.
Reads prints, drawings, and schematics as needed to assist in the build process.
Uses hand tools, scopes, soldering stations, and other devices with skill and precision.
Demonstrates successful soft skills - communication, attitude, leadership, and professionalism.

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!