Engineering Lab Assistant/Inspector (Onsite)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

Date Posted

2026-09-25

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

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

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is for a Staff Tech Lab Assistant/Inspector who works under minimal supervision. Performs moderately complex hands on technical work on engineering products.  Confers with Engineers and Technicians on details and specifications in order to build and modify a wide range of products.

This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What You Will Do

Works under minimal supervision to provide technical build support to engineers and technicians on a variety of tasks.

Performs moderately complex hands on technical tasks that contribute to the completion of engineering projects and products.

Assists with the training and mentorship of lower level technicians/lab assistants.

Works on circuit boards completing repairs, component insertion and replacement, and even inspection.

Familiar with soldering techniques, both lead and lead-free.

Builds cables and terminations for a wide variety of circuity types.

Understands the engineering inspection and quality process and follows quality procedures.

Reads prints, drawings, and schematics as needed to assist in the build process.

Documents changes and inspection results as required for a wide variety of products.

Uses hand tools, scopes, soldering stations, and other devices with skill and precision.

Demonstrates successful soft skills - communication, attitude, leadership, and professionalism.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

Inspection experience

Qualifications We Prefer

Workmanship quality build courses

Planar Process

Planar Inspection

Non-planar Process and inspection

Crimp Process

Cable Assembly Process

Inspection Foundations

Engineer Drawing Review

Torque Tool Training

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

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 43,400 USD - 82,600 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 po