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Are you searching for a post-military career in the Aerospace and Defense industry?

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 spanet. 

Our SkillBridge Fellowship is designed to introduce and prepare you for an exciting career with Collins Aerospace as an Electronics Tech Technician.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What You Will Do Learn: 

• Experience testing a variety of electronic units using prescribed test procedures
• Learn to set up and operating various test stands
• Train on configuring test equipment for special tests as needed
• How to interpret and record test results
• How to recognize and isolate test equipment failures
• How to use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electronic units to the sub-assembly and component level
• How to read and interpret technical data such as component maintenance manuals, engineering prints, and schematics
• How to communicate work status to team members and support staff (e.g. shift pass down, engineering, maintenance)
• Enhance theory of electronic circuitry and electrical components
• Writing in a clear and concise technical manner
• Gain computer skills and utilize software applications

To be eligible for a SkillBridge Fellowship, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be eligible to participate in the Fellowship per DoD Instruction 1322.29.
• Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military.
• Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.
• Must receive approval from Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.
• Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location.

Work Environment:

In your role, you will be exposed to:

-Products of various weights and sizes

-Equipment with moving parts

-Chemicals that may emit fumes

To minimize safety risk to you and the product, you must wear static-control and personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands:

•    Due to the nature of our work, you will need to be able to perform the following functions, with or without reasonable accommodation

•    Distinguishing colors and meeting vision requirements

•    Bending, stooping, reaching, turning as needed to place units in test stands, pick up totes, place units on rack, etc.

•    Using hands for extended periods of time to perform testing and troubleshooting tasks (e.g., grasping, holding, picking, placing, twisting, fine manipulation)

•    Must be able to stand for 2-hour increments without an opportunity to sit

•    Must be able to lift 25 pounds

•    Transporting product with or without product carts

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a HS Diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience or in the absence of a HS Diploma or GED, 4 years of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Electrical Technician Certification
• Associate’s degree in Electronics
• Experience with component-level troubleshooting

NOTE:  SkillBridge Fellows are not eligible for these benefits, however they are available upon conversion to full-time.

What We Offer

Benefits

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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

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!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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 Aerospace, 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.

The Collins Aerospace Military Internship Program is an approved SkillBridge provider and is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. SkillBridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits.  Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page. 

SkillBridge

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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