**Date Posted:** 2025-05-27 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA **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:** None/Not Required The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering team responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing test solutions in support of the $5B Avionics strategic business unit as well as external customers, including armed services and airlines, both domestic and international. The organization is looking for a motivated individual to provide exemplary technical builds. As a key member of the engineering support team, the Avionics Test Technician will work closely with engineers to produce new designs and contribute suggested modifications for producibility. **What You Will Do:** + Provide building support for test assemblies for research, design, development, or manufacturing activities for various internal customers.  + Inspection of test assembly builds for Collins build processes and workmanship standards. + Read engineering drawings and use lookup tools. + ITA (Interchangeable Test Adapter) and fixture construction, integrated rack installation. + Cable harness construction and continuity verification. + Prepare and solder all levels of electronic components onto Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), cable connectors, and electronic parts according to specifications. + Knowledge of different soldering materials, fluxes, and solders, and their appropriate usage. Familiarity with soldering equipment, tools, and accessories, and the ability to operate and maintain them effectively. + Document test solution design modifications. + Solid understanding of written/verbal instruction methods used by customers.  **Qualifications You Must Have:** + Experience building test assemblies, fixtures, cables, and/or circuit card assemblies (CCAs) + 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. + U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. **Qualifications We Prefer:** + Excellent written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills. + Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations. + Willingness to learn and accept constructive feedback. + Degree or completed coursework in engineering technology or electronics. + Prior experience working in an electronics manufacturing or laboratory role. + Completed Collins training for build and inspection processes. + Experience reading engineering drawings and using lookup tools. + Experience with multi-pin cable and connector construction. + Experience with panel and fixture construction and integrated rack installation. **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 + Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program + Life insurance and disability coverage + Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal + Ovia Health, fertility and family planning + Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions + Incentives for a Healthy You + Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources + Autism Benefit + Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits + Adoption Assistance + Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program + And more! Learn More and Apply Now! Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today. Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs). Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies. Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of. *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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. _Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings._ 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. 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