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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Top Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required on day 1Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.\nAre you a technically skilled problem-solver who enjoys working with complex hardware and advanced technology systems? As an Engineering Technician, you'll be a key contributor to the integration, testing, maintenance, and deployment of sophisticated simulation and training solutions that support critical customer missions.\nThis role offers a unique blend of hands-on technical work, collaboration with engineering teams, and travel opportunities, making it an excellent fit for professionals seeking variety, challenge, and career growth in a fast-paced environment.\nWhat You Will Do\nSupport engineering teams with integration, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance of simulation and training systems.\nPerform hardware upgrades, repairs, and system modifications to support engineering development and program requirements.\nTravel to customer and program sites to support system installations, troubleshooting, testing, and technical issue resolution.\nDiagnose complex hardware and system issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.\nCollaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain program schedules.\nSupport rack assembly, chassis integration, cable/wire harness assembly, and equipment configuration.\nManage lab equipment, assets, and hardware configurations to ensure availability and operational readiness.\nPerform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, system checkouts, and operational testing of lab and training devices.\nProvide technical guidance and support to team members while ensuring compliance with safety, security, and operational requirements.\n25% Travel\nWhat You Will Learn\nGain hands-on experience supporting engineering labs, simulation systems, and specialized test equipment.\nDevelop technical skills in troubleshooting, maintaining, and integrating complex hardware and software systems.\nExpand your knowledge of system installations, testing, and field support activities.\nCollaborate with engineering teams to support development, testing, and resolution of technical issues.\nGain exposure to aerospace and defense programs while supporting a variety of engineering projects.\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience \nActive and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date \nU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance \nExperience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex electronic or electromechanical systems.\nExperience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.\nQualifications We Prefer\nExperience supporting simulation systems, training devices, or aerospace and defense test equipment.\nExperience with system integration, hardware upgrades, rack/chassis assembly, and cable/wire harness fabrication.\nExperience supporting customer-site installations, field troubleshooting, and technical issue resolution.\nFamiliarity with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and cross-functional engineering support.\nExperience managing engineering lab assets, equipment configurations, and system readiness.\nWhat We Offer\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance \nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees \nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option \nTuition reimbursement program \nStudent Loan Repayment Program \nLife insurance and disability coverage \nOptional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection \nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits \nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning \nAdoption Assistance \nAutism Benefit \nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions \nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program \nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits \nBright Horizons, child and elder care services \nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program \nAnd more! \nLearn More & Apply Now!\n*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.\nOnsite: 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.\nRegardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.\nApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.\nThe salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 125,400 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.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. 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