Aircraft Electrical Technician II
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
Aircraft Electrical Technician II at Collins Aerospace
Location: HIA
32:
Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Person requirement: This job requires a U.S. Person (lawful permanent resident or protected individual).
We are currently searching for an Aircraft Electrical Technician to join our Aircraft Certification Center (ACC) team located at the Eastern Iowa airport in Cedar Rapids. This individual will apply principles and theories of electrical engineering to design, build, modify, and repair electrical test installation, aircraft and aircraft applications for Collins Aerospace products in support of the ACC Engineering Installation and Design group.
Whatyou will do
- Read and interpret wiring drawings and technical schematics for cable and harness builds.
- Route electrical wire in testing and aircraft applications.
- Set up and operate standard equipment, and under minimal supervision.
- Troubleshooting wire harness and avionics applications and installations.
- Perform as member of team including utilizing effective communication skills and interacts with leadership and customers.
- Expert understanding of written/verbal instruction methods used by customers.
- Perform independently on routine technician assignments and general instruction is provided for new/special assignments.
- May participate in various phases of engineering design effort.
- 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. Person is required – Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
- Basic electrical knowledge including crimping, soldering, wire terminating, and interpreting wiring diagrams is required.
- Familiarity with design and materials quoting for projects.
- Aircraft wiring experience.
- Familiarity designing and wiring test equipment and test setups.
- Aircraft repairman’s certificate.
- Familiarity working around aircraft or building aircraft parts.
- Fiber optic experience.
- 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, 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!
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.
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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