Calibration Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-12-03

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

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. 

Test Equipment Services team is looking for a technician to join our Refrigeration team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  This position is responsible for supporting the thermocycling equipment by calibrating, repairing, troubleshooting, and monitoring test equipment to ensure they meet performance and safety standards.  We are looking for a highly skilled technician with a background in refrigeration and air conditioning.   Team member will also need knowledge of electronics, electrical circuitry, troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude. 

What You Will Do
•    Knowledge of electrical circuitry to be able to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues efficiently
•    Actively promotes team decision making
•    Provides technical recommendations for capital, expense, and service acquisitions
•    Adhere to safety protocols and company guidelines
•    Maintain accurate records of work performed
•    Collaborate with team members and provide technical support as needed
•    Ability to troubleshoot and repair off prints or written work instructions

What You Will Learn
•    You will gain extensive knowledge of the Test Equipment Services team and the actions that are taken to ensure quality throughout our organization.
•    You will learn how to communicate effectively and work in an environment where you will learn something new every day.  
•    This position allows the opportunities to engage and collaborate with many different organizations within the company as well as with external suppliers. 

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

Qualifications We Prefer
•    Familiarity with TEMS+ and TEN a plus
•    Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one
•    Experience with electrical troubleshooting and mechanical
•    Refrigeration and welding principals a plus
•    Excellent communication, both written and verbal

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. 

You could be a great fit for our Quality organization if:
• You take immense satisfaction and pride in the quality of your work.
• You’re the first to point out opportunities for continuous improvement (even outside of work…not at all to the annoyance of your friends and family).
• You understand the absolute importance of adhering to compliance…all while making your customers proud by achieving a zero-defect quality delivery plan. OK. We got it. You live and breathe Quality. So do we! For us at Collins Aerospace, quality is personal. People’s lives and safety depend on the quality of our products. From the child flying for the first time, to the men and women who save lives, to the astronaut exploring outer space – what we do matters, every day. If you checked the boxes above, we invite you to join the Quality organization as we work to be the best aerospace company for the world by delighting our customers with 100 percent on-time delivery and zero-defect parts.

*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 56,000 USD - 112,000 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. 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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