Electronics Technician; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

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

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

As an Electronics Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting engineering teams by performing testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of electronic equipment and processes. Your work will contribute to the development and improvement of cutting-edge technologies.

What You Will Do

• Constructs, calibrates, adjusts, tests, maintains and troubleshoots electronic equipment, components, devices and systems working from schematics, engineering drawings and/or written/verbal instructions.
• Sets up and operates standard or special test equipment.
• Utilizes predetermined methods, sequences and setups to inspect or test electronic equipment or products, recommends necessary modifications and adjustments to engineers.
• Analyzes, interprets and records test data for engineering prototype and/or first article electronic/mechanical equipment.
• Prepares reports, charts, graphs and schematics on developmental engineering equipment.
• Documents all electronic testing procedures and results.
• Assists engineers with the development of new engineering processes and/or products to ensure their manufacturability.
• May utilize various programming languages for product development or equipment control.
• Interfaces with engineering related departments regarding program implementation which requires significant interpretation and discussion.
• May provide technical support/instruction to less experienced electronics technicians.
• Performs electronics technician tasks under general supervision, following standard procedures where judgment or choice is allowed within limits; instruction is provided for new procedures or special assignments.
• Operate in accordance with Corporate, Operations, and Division policies, procedures and practices and in compliance with accepted business ethics.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• 1 year of experience in soldering, cable building, or circuit board building

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience debugging and testing power supply circuits at the component level.
• Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power sources.
• Hands-on experience with bread boarding, soldering, and circuit board repair and fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic drawings and translate them into printed wiring boards.
• Experience working effectively in team environments.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives,…