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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 youre 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!

What YOU Will Do:

• 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. There are many growth opportunities, competitive wages and tuition reimbursement as well.

• 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.

• Flexible work hours, casual dress code, team building activities, fun and energizing work environment, Alternative Rewards

What YOU Will Learn:

• Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about aerospace navigation systems and other various engineering disciplines

• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment

• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• 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

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Experience reading basic electronic schematics and building per drawings

• Experience with routine test or diagnostic equipment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Soldering – surface mount and through hole

• Cable builds – crimping

• Mechanical ability to understand how things fit together

What We Offer:

• 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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems: 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
 

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The salary range for this role is 40,000 USD - 70,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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 or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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