Calibration Technician, Test Equipment Services (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2026-01-30
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

As a Calibration Technician, Test Equipment Services at Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the test equipment that supports our mission-essential aerospace systems. Working onsite, you'll take ownership of highly complex calibration and repair tasks across AC/DC circuitry, applying deep electronic theory and advanced troubleshooting skills to keep our equipment performing at its best. This is a hands-on technical role where your independence, precision, and attention to detail will have a direct impact on the quality and performance of our products.

In this position, you won't just execute tasks-you'll collaborate with engineers, provide technical recommendations, work from minimal documentation, and even help shape new calibration processes that drive efficiency across the organization. You'll work with a wide range of electrical and mechanical test equipment, support surrounding sites as needed, and manage a dynamic workload where priorities can shift quickly. If you're an experienced technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to the success of an industry leader, this role offers a meaningful next step in your technical career.

What You Will Do:

• Calibrate and repair test equipment related to AC/DC circuitry
• Must be able to read electrical schematics
• Work under minimal supervision and perform a variety of highly complex technical tasks which require a substantial understanding of engineering techniques and all technical objectives
• Utilize effective communication and provides technical recommendations for capital, expense, and service acquisitions
• Works from minimal documentation or written or verbal instructions
• May assist engineers with design and development of new calibration processes
• Maintains a monthly/weekly workload of calibration and repair
• Support on-site calibration and repairs as needed at various surrounding sites
• Work with various electrical and mechanical test equipment
• Applies significant electronic theory to configure, model, layout, prototype, build, test, troubleshoot, determine solutions and modify electronic products for engineering efforts applicable to the department

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post-high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Educational or professional background in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics), or equivalent technical training
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuitry and troubleshooting skills
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one
• Experience with AC/DC equipment such as multi-meters, calibrators, etc. preferred
• Excellent communicator both written and verbal
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair off prints, or written work instructions
• Must have good time management skills and work from a weekly/monthly to-do list and be able to re-organize if priorities suddenly shift

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, ID theft 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, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 53,100 USD - 100,900 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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment 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.

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