Engineering Lab Technician (Onsite)

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Date Posted: 2026-08-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 ~ 795 W Nasa Blvd ~ BLDG 312 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. This Engineering Lab Technician role supports the product line by performing hands‑on testing, troubleshooting, and engineering support activities in a lab environment. Working under moderate supervision, this position contributes to engineering projects through technical experimentation, data collection, equipment diagnostics, and the preparation of reports and documentation. The role plays a key part in helping engineers execute test procedures, resolve equipment issues, and maintain accurate technical information used across multiple engineering disciplines. This is an onsite role in Melbourne, FL. What You Will Do • This position will support the GLU-2100 product line and other GLU related products. Including testing, troubleshooting, and working CRG's in an engineering lab environment. • Works under moderate supervision to provide technical support to engineers on a variety of engineering tasks • Performs moderately complex technical tasks which contribute to the planning and execution of engineering projects. • Diagnoses test setups and equipment to resolve malfunctions. • Confers with engineers on details and implications of test procedures and results • Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks. • Plans and executes experiments and gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data, such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes to support engineering disciplines. • Analyzes, maintains, compiles and formats data and design changes. • Produces drawings, reports and engineering documentation. • Performs research and engineering laboratory functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairing and modification or electronic or electro-mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems. Qualifications You Must Have • Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience • Experience troubleshooting and setting up test stations. • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel experience. Qualifications We Prefer • Experience with DO-160 minimum operating performance specifications. • Knowledge in the operations of basic machine tools required to fabricate test fixtures. • Knowledgeable in the operation of thermal chambers. • Working knowledge in interpreting and/or creating engineering drawings. • Experience using soldering equipment with through-hole and SMT components and repairing circuit cards. • Experience troubleshooting mixed signal circuit cards. • Experience working with CRGs and customer units • Experience in an engineering environment, especially aerospace. • Experience using and developing LabView programs. • Knowledgeable in the operation of various test equipment such as: DMM, LCR Meter, Frequency Counter, Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator, Oscilloscope, Digital & Vector Signal Generator, Pulse Generator, Audio Analyzer, Modulation Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Signal Analyzer, Network Analyzer, Noise Figure Analyzer, Phase Noise Measurement System, Phase Gain Analyzer, Impedance Analyzer, RF Power Sensors, Logic Analyzer, LVDS & Ethernet Switching Devices, J-Tag Emulators, DataTrac Devices What We Offer 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! *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. Regardless 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. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.As 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.The salary range for this role is 53,100 USD - 100,900 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 experi