Test Engineer Technician; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112

Position Role Type:
Onsite

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None/Not Required

Status:
Not Required

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

As a Staff Technician in Test Engineering, you will play a critical role in supporting the development, troubleshooting, and validation of test equipment and hardware. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and reliability of cutting-edge aerospace solutions.

• Assemble test stations and rack-mounted hardware designs based on engineering drawings, providing feedback to enhance designs.
• Perform software load procedures on test station computers, including installing operating systems, proprietary software, equipment drivers, and configurations required for operation.
• Modify test assemblies, such as cable harnesses, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), test fixtures, and interchangeable test adapters (ITAs), to support engineering troubleshooting and development needs.
• Provide troubleshooting support to engineering teams, collaborating to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Conduct Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) for test equipment, including self-test, and ensure all required test stamps are completed and documented.
• Support software verification runs to enable and validate software release processes.
• Assist with assembly build jobs during periods of increased demand to meet project schedules and delivery commitments.

• Experience with test equipment and testing procedures.
• Experience working with and modifying test hardware, including cable harnesses, CCAs, and test fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, 10 years of relevant experience is required.

• Collins‑issued test stamp certification.
• Familiarity with Collins Aerospace workmanship standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• 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,  protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and…