Test Operator I - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-13
Location: Melbourne, FL (Onsite)
U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

About the Role

At Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, you’ll help shape the future of aviation. This role involves functional testing, equipment servicing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing per part-specific pre-established test procedures.
• Monitor tests through completion, record test data, and service test equipment as required.
• Document acceptance or failure results.
• Demonstrate proper use of simple hand/machine tools, electronic/manual test equipment, and mechanical measuring devices.
• Load and unload electronic equipment in test beds.
• Comply with applicable elements of quality systems and participate in continuous improvement efforts (ACE).
• Meet internal and external customer deadlines as determined by the team.
• Acquire applicable skills, knowledge, or certifications as required.
• Comply with safety and hazardous waste disposal programs.
• Follow production schedules and quality requirements.
• Demonstrate initiative to keep processes moving and on schedule.
• Interface with other functional groups to update, inform, acknowledge, or resolve business-related problems.
• Participate in waste minimization efforts and audits.
• Request tools and supplies in accordance with project requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations.
• High School diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D in the U.S.) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic component-level troubleshooting experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning).
• Adoption Assistance and Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (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).

Schedule

• Monday – Friday (6:00 AM – 3:30 PM).