Master Electronics Technician - 2nd Shift

Date Posted:

2026-05-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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.

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. 

We are looking for a Master Electronics Technician to support our Rockford production and development test labs on 2nd shift. This position if focused on repair, adjustment, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex equipment, machinery, or instrumentation to ensure reliable functionality and compliance with process and safety specifications. This position works with internal customers, trades, and shared services in support of production and development equipment and projects.

Work Shift : Monday - Friday ( 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm ) with occasional weekend cover as needed.

What You Will Do

• Advanced experience in electronic equipment troubleshooting & repair

• Measures, analyzes, and calibrates instrumentation/equipment for setup and check-out

• Ability to read, interpret, and create equipment and wiring schematics

• Understands the logic of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems for test or maintenance of parts or systems

• Fine electronics soldering experience

• Performs complex equipment installation and machine set-up.

• Gathers and reviews data concerning equipment specifications, and company or customer requirements as required.

• Understands customer specifications to confirm operations according to necessary regulations to ensure production quality

• Works under minimal supervision to repair, adjust, and maintain complex production equipment, machinery, or instruments to ensure reliable functionality and compliance with process and safety specifications.

• Develops and troubleshoots electrical systems from incomplete information and cooperation with engineering and operators

• Ensures proper functioning of equipment through ongoing inspection and maintenance.

• Conducts equipment inventories and arranges disposal of obsolete equipment.

• Advanced electronic software control use and modification

• Experience maintaining and repairing motors and drives

• Advanced printed circuit board troubleshooting and repair experience

• Advanced support and complex problem solving for engineering teams

• Supports technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation effectiveness of total systems

• Provides training to operators and fellow technicians to ensure equipment is being used properly

• Creates procedures and work instructions for operation of equipment, machinery and instruments and identifies updates as needed.

• Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.

• Subject matter experts on legacy and complex equipment support

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 10 years of hands on relevant experience. Certification may be required for technical support roles.

• Experience in using electronic measuring equipment (i.e DMM, Oscilloscope).

• Experience with Data acquisition equipment.

• Experience or certification in soldering.

• Strong understanding of Electronic drawings and schematics.

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Qualifications We Prefer   

    

• Strong understanding and familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC) and NFPA 70E

• Aerospace industry experience.

• PLC programming experience

What We Offer Benefits

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!  

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!  

Role Type Definitions:  

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. (Select One) 

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 66,800 USD - 127,200 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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