Radio Field Service Technician

Date Posted: 2026-02-11
Country: United States of America
Location: US-CA-LIVERMORE-917 ~ 6011 Industrial Way ~ BLDG 917
Position Role Type: Onsite
Starting Salary: $24-30/per hour

Employment Authorization Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future
• The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position
• The company will not seek an export authorization for this role

Security Clearance

• Type: None/Not Required
• Status: Not Required

About the Role

Our Air/Ground International Voice Service is the aeronautical industry's air/ground voice communications link for FAA control and communications for aircraft in the oceanic airspace. The service is backed by over 75 years of Collins Aerospace experience of providing communications solutions to the aviation market.

Collins Aerospace is looking for you to join our team in Livermore, CA as a Radio Field Service Technician to support our Commercial Aviation and Network Services Division. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in an environment where customer service is held in the highest regard.

What You Will Do

• Install, maintain, test, adjust, and repair communication equipment such as radio and antenna systems
• Utilize test equipment as required to perform proper installation or repair
• Interact with customers, vendors, and contractors independently and professionally in support of maintenance and installation activities
• Provide on-the-job training
• Provide 24/7 support, including on-call after hours, on weekends and holidays
• Travel up to 50%
• Obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL) within 6 months of being hired
• Obtain and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) badging for access to certain Federal regulated areas of the airport; this includes Security Threat Assessment (STA) and a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and SIDA training
• Lift and carry fifty (50) pounds and climb towers and stepped poles up to fifty (50) feet in height
• Assist in Facilities and EH&S tasks

What You Will Learn

• Support our nationwide Air-to-Ground voice and data networks and our custom communication solutions
• Gain experience and knowledge to be at the forefront of ensuring the operational viability of these critical communication systems

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline
• Must have completed a course in Practical Electronics at a technical school, junior college, or equivalent, or must have a minimum of two years of Practical Electronics experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Active FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL)
• Experience in fault isolation, restoration, and adjustment of company communications equipment
• Experience analyzing system failures and identifying and restoring equipment malfunctions and failures
• Experience performing testing, repair, and replacement at the component (piece part) and board level
• Prior experience reading and following technical manuals/instructions and have a basic knowledge of how to read schematics and drawings

What We Offer

• Receive increases each year per the Union Contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
• Medical Coverage — Medical coverage for you and your family begins the day you're hired with no waiting period
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K)
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Sick Leave, Personal Days, Holidays, Vacation Time Off
• Eligible for benefits including but not limited to: dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave
• Eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on position level and collective-bargaining agreement coverage

Additional Information

Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under annual incentive 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.