Test Technician II - 1st Shift

Posted: 2026-10-20 | Location: Wilsonville, OR (onsite) | Role type: Onsite | U.S. Person required (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) | Security clearance: None required

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex technical tasks in a wide variety or specialized areas requiring advanced skills and developed expertise in electronic and/or optical test of avionics equipment per approved drawings, specifications, and procedures
• Perform highly complex technical tasks including digital, analog, and/or Radio Frequency technology
• Monitor quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products
• Maintain accurate daily assembly production records for manufacturing performance analysis
• Perform final tests as necessary
• Apply electronic theory to test, troubleshoot, and determine solutions applicable to the area/product/program charter
• Identify problems, identify solutions, and effectively implement corrective action
• Perform product testing as directed
• Use precision measuring equipment, read detailed mechanical drawings, and interpret specifications and requirements
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and identify calibration and equipment problems
• Perform test data analysis
• Inspect/verify materials, parts, and sub-assemblies to ensure proper identification, configuration, segregation, and quality status
• Serve as subject matter expert on technical issues and fill in for any absent technician
• Write technical and/or administrative reports as required
• Assist Technicians and/or Engineers in defining, analyzing, and solving problems
• Provide support for lean events and Total Productive Maintenance activities
• Mentor less experienced technicians to achieve established objectives
• Perform as a team member utilizing effective communication skills and actively promote team decision making
• Directly interface with responsible personnel from various departments on technical matters related to specific problems/issues
• Demonstrate technical competency across a mix of cells and/or products (two or more with significant product differentiation) reinforcing enterprise flexibility
• Flexibility to support production schedule requiring overtime hours and alternate shift hours
• May be required to lift/move heavy parts and/or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
• Must comply with personal equipment standards as they apply to manufacturing
• May be required to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time

What you will learn

• Theory of Optical Display units and the functionality of aircraft Heads Up Display systems

Requirements

• HS diploma (or equivalent) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident/green card, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience
• High level of Electronic Theory of Power Supplies, Signal Generation and Processing, and Optical Theory
• Experience assembling, aligning, or testing optical components in complex assemblies
• Experience with electronics manufacturing processes (specifically soldering, torque tools, and adhesive application)
• Optical component assembly (fiber optics and lenses) preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to follow work instructions
• Must successfully pass Collins Aerospace training program (occurs in first month of job)
• Experience working in a production environment

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday with every other Friday off

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
• Employee Scholar Program (tuition reimbursement)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Carrot Health (fertility and family planning)
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 5 free counseling sessions)
• Incentives for a Healthy You
• Bright Horizons (back-up child/elder care and college coach resources)
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand (virtual doctor visits)
• Adoption Assistance
• Teladoc Medical Experts (second opinion program)

Pay

Salary range: $38,841 – $72,849 (good faith estimate representative of all experience levels; offer considers role, function, responsibilities, experience, location, education/training, and key skills)