Lead Electronics Technician - CAMEL; Onsite

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106 Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106 Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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 Lead Electronics Engineering Lab Technician in the Component & Material Evaluation Laboratory. In this role, you will perform testing to ensure devices meet published electrical, mechanical, and environmental criteria as part of the qualification process. When devices fail in the factory or field, you will employ your expertise and suite of analytical tools to validate failures and assist in determining root cause.

• Apply electronic and mechanical theory to test components for electrical, mechanical, and environmental characteristics.
• Perform failure analysis of components ranging from resistors to microelectronic devices incorporating electrical, physical and materials analysis
• Interpret Collins specifications, vendor datasheets, and Mil-Standards.
• Define test setups, build fixtures, generate programs for automated testing, create detailed documentation, and produce test summaries.
• Characterize components utilizing a wide range of electronic test equipment in the performance of failure verification testing.
• Communicate test results, resolve vendor correlation issues, and recommend solutions.

• Cross-discipline testing and evaluation including passives component, semiconductors, RF devices, electro‑mechanical devices, broker components inspection, and failure analysis.
• Non‑destructive evaluation and inspection methods including X‑Ray inspection.
• Designing and building test fixtures (if not already experienced).
• Enhanced circuit design understanding, component applications, and troubleshooting.
• Broader teamwork and communication skills through frequent interaction with engineers and leadership.
• Further development of electronics skills, supported by the expectation of a desire to learn and expand abilities.

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience

• Strong electronics background.
• Passing score on CETa Exam.
• Experience designing and building test fixtures.
• Experience with 3‑D printing.
• Experience debugging and testing at the component level and knowledge in the use of applicable test equipment such as Impedance Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Curve Tracer, and Power Supplies.
• Ability to develop test programs to automate testing and collection of test data.
• Understanding of circuit design, component application, and troubleshooting.

• Strong written and verbal communication…