Test Technician

RTX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Step into a role where your technical expertise truly drives innovation. As a Test Technician on our high‑energy Operations team, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring the performance, reliability, and continuous advancement of our Radio Frequency (RF) assemblies. You’ll take on complex diagnostic challenges, diving deep into electronic assemblies at the component level to uncover issues and shape effective solutions. Your work will directly influence product quality as you perform functional testing on new builds, uphold rigorous specifications, and maintain precise test documentation. Beyond hands‑on troubleshooting, you’ll also play a key part in elevating our test environments—identifying equipment‑related issues and contributing to ongoing improvements that boost efficiency and strengthen our operational excellence. This is a place where your curiosity, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to quality will make a real impact every day.

Requirements

• Technology diploma in electrical or related field or equivalent in training and work experience
• Minimum 3-5 years Radio Frequency (RF) and electronics experience related to production testing
• Knowledge and background in the use of a wide variety of electronic measurement, stimulus and communication instrumentation used to test aerospace products
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Demonstrate proper use of simple hand, machine tools and mechanical measuring devices
• Strong computer skills in the Microsoft suite of programs
• This position is required to work onsite at our facility in Waterloo, Ontario.
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with LabView in relation to cabinet and automation testing is an asset

Responsibilities

• Follows operational procedures (routing, work instructions, etc.) and maintains production records associated with electrical assemblies.
• Perform functional testing per part specific pre - established test procedure
• Test and troubleshoots Radio Frequency (RF) electronic assemblies down to board/component level.
• Performs troubleshooting and tuning utilizing test set hardware, fixtures, and software.
• Monitor tests through completion, record test data, and service test equipment as required
• Follows blueprints, guidelines, and or diagrams to ensure product specifications and tolerance levels are met
• Perform proper loading and unloading of electronic equipment in test beds
• Demonstrate proper use of electronic and manual test equipment
• Acquire applicable skill/knowledge certification as required
• Comply with safety and hazardous waste disposal programs
• Request tools and supplies in accordance with project requirements as needed
• Follow plans for production schedules and quality requirements
• Understand end use of manufactured products
• Demonstrate initiative to keep processes moving and on schedule
• Achieve special process certification where applicable
• Demonstrate an active role in problem solving
• Responsible for the completion of ad-hoc assignments as directed by the Operations Manager

Benefits

• RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees