Staff Technician - Avionics Test Engineering
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. We have an opportunity for an engineering lab assembly technician to build industry-leading production test equipment. In this role, you’ll build various test assemblies at varying levels of technical maturity from engineering prototypes to tried-and-tested build-to-print hardware. This includes building large cable harnesses, circuit card assemblies, and test fixtures. As a key member of the engineering support team, the Avionics Staff Test Technician will work closely with engineers to produce new designs and contribute suggested modifications for producibility.
Requirements
- Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
- 6 + years of experience as an avionics test technician
Nice To Haves
- Experience building and inspecting test assemblies, fixtures, cables, and circuit card assemblies (CCAs)
- Completed Collins training for build and inspection processes.
- Experience reading engineering drawings and using lookup tools.
- Knowledge of soldering materials, fluxes, and equipment, with the ability to operate and maintain soldering tools effectively.
- Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in a cross-functional team environment
- Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and inspect test assemblies for research, design, development, and manufacturing activities, including cable harnesses, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), test fixtures, and interchangeable test adapters (ITAs).
- Ensure test assemblies meet Collins Aerospace build processes and workmanship standards.
- Identify and document errors in engineering drawings and provide red marks for engineers to update designs.
- Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues and contribute to design improvements.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
