Master Metrology Calibration Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-16

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:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Master Metrology Calibration Technician to join our Calibration Laboratory team in Rockford, Illinois. This senior-level role is responsible for providing expert-level calibration services across all departments, plants, and divisions of Collins Aerospace at the Rockford site, ensuring test and measurement equipment meet stringent accuracy, reliability, and compliance requirements.

In this role, you will provide technical expertise in multiple calibration disciplines, a strong commitment to quality and safety, and the ability to support and mentor others while collaborating across an enterprise-wide customer base.

What You Will Do

• Perform calibration, adjustment, and develop procedures for test equipment in numerous disciplines

• Calibration of equipment includes (but not limited to): Primarily AC/DC, physical/dimensional, temperature, humidity, force, torque, flow, and pressure.

• Develop, review, and improve calibration procedures in accordance with approved Collins Aerospace methods, procedures, and standards.

• Ensure calibrated equipment meets required specifications to support product quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and traceable calibration records in accordance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.

• Actively promote team-based decision making and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the calibration laboratory.

• Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and informal mentoring to other technicians as needed.

• Collaborate effectively with internal customers, engineers, quality, and operations teams.

• Adhere to all safety protocols, environmental requirements, and company policies.

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 relevant experience. Certification may be required for technical support roles.

• Hands-on experience calibrating test and measurement equipment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• PMEL/TMDE training or equivalent military or aerospace calibration background.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting

• Experience using Fluke MET/CAL or similar automated calibration systems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

• Experience supporting audits and compliance activities (ISO/IEC 17025, AS9100, or similar).

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!  

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! 

Role type definition:

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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