Senior Engineering Lab Technician; Onsite

Engineering Lab Technician

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is looking for an Engineering Lab Technician to partner with engineering teams and provide technical expertise and innovative solutions. This entry‑level role supports various engineering functions including research, design, development, testing, manufacturing, and process improvement for military and government systems.

• Performs a variety of technical tasks using an entry‑level understanding of all technical objectives.
• Provides support to research, design, development, test, manufacturing, or process improvement areas with recent technology.
• Utilizes routine test or diagnostic equipment and learns software tools.
• Participates in developing new approaches and techniques for continuous improvement.
• Documents job‑specific activities such as electronic design, modifications, data collection, calibration, and Design of Experiment data.
• Uses schematics, procedures, engineering drawings, and follows written and verbal instructions, including test procedures.
• Operates in accordance with corporate, operational and division policies, procedures, and practices, including environmental, safety, and health procedures.

• HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2‑year post‑high‑school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience reading basic electronic schematics and building per drawings.
• Experience with routine test or diagnostic equipment.

• Soldering – surface mount and through hole.
• Cable assembly – crimping.
• Mechanical ability to understand how things fit together.

Explore aerospace navigation systems and other engineering disciplines, thrive in a dynamic team‑driven environment, and become a champion within our CORE operating systems.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action 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.