Test Technician - 1st shift (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-21 | Location: Coralville, IA | Onsite role | U.S. citizenship is required.

About the Role

Join our dynamic team at Collins Aerospace as a Test Technician, where precision meets innovation in the aerospace industry. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the reliability and performance of our cutting-edge aerospace technologies. Technicians engage in fault isolation for test failures and verification of repairs while working with engineers to determine data trends and improvements. Your expertise will directly contribute to supporting military and commercial aviation communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of electrical/mechanical tests on prototype and production circuit boards/units/systems to determine performance to specifications and identify malfunctions or failures.
• Conduct tests including:
  • Environmental Stress Screening
  • Automated Test Equipment through-put
  • Manual Test Equipment through-put
• Perform maintenance on all electrical/mechanical equipment used in the production process.
• Test using tools such as DMM, oscilloscope, frequency generators, high-frequency power supplies, and spectrum analyzers.
• Perform general maintenance duties (excluding electrical) throughout the facility to keep production processes operational.
• Work with engineers to correct design and test methods to improve product and/or process performance.
• Perform RF tuning, tack solder test selects, lift axial leads, remove simple solder shorts, clip leads, touch up post coat, and reassemble and seal units (when no repair actions are taken by the technician).
• Maintain records and complete necessary paperwork.
• Responsible for general clean-up of the work area.
• Collect, document, and report on tests performed.
• Evaluate test results.
• Read complex electronic schematics, analyze circuits, and follow written work instructions.
• Employ a comprehensive knowledge of electronic theory for basic troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Work independently as well as in a group setting.
• Stand for long periods of time, meet visual requirements, and lift/handle heavy parts, material, or equipment up to 25 lbs.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; in the absence of a diploma, 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Must pass the Certified Electronics Technician Associate (CETa) exam from Electronics Technicians Association – International (ETA-I).
• Ability to read complex electronic schematics, analyze circuits, and follow written work instructions.
• Must be willing and able to work 1st shift.

Benefits

• Excellent pay.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available on Day 1.
• Retirement Program with a Company Match.
• Additional benefits may include:
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and 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
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role and performance).

Schedule

• 1st shift role.
• 100% onsite.