Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-02-05
Country: United States of America
Location: US-CA-CARLSBAD-582 ~ 2752 Loker Ave W ~ LOKER
Position Role Type: Onsite
Salary Range: 46,592 USD – 87,386 USD

Employment Requirements

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required

About the Role

Join a dynamic, fast-moving team in beautiful Carlsbad, California, where innovation meets ocean breezes! As a Test Technician, you'll be at the heart of cutting-edge product development—powering breakthroughs by ensuring every component performs flawlessly. In this hands-on role, you'll dive into electrical and mechanical testing, troubleshoot complex systems, and collaborate closely with engineers to bring next-generation technology to life. If you thrive on solving puzzles, love working with precision equipment, and get energized by the idea of transforming bold ideas into real-world performance, this role puts you right where the action is. Expect variety, challenge, and the satisfaction of knowing your expertise directly shapes products used around the world. Bring your curiosity, your technical skill, and your passion for excellence—Carlsbad is waiting for you.

Responsibilities

• Set up & operate a variety of test equipment
• Test a variety of electronic units using prescribed test procedures
• Configure and/or verify regular test equipment to fit special tests
• Perform complex technical tasks in a wide variety, or specialized areas, requiring advanced skills and developed expertise in electronic test to the component level of avionics equipment in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and procedures
• Apply electronic theory to test, troubleshoot, determine solutions applicable to the area/product/ or program charter
• Identify problems, identify solutions and effectively implement corrective action
• Perform product testing as directed
• Use precision measuring equipment, read detailed mechanical drawings and interpret specifications and requirements
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and identify calibration and equipment problems
• Perform high-level test data analysis
• Inspect/verify materials/parts and sub-assemblies to ensure proper identification, configuration, segregation and quality status
• Serve as subject matter expert on technical issues and fill in for any absent technician
• Write technical and/or administrative reports as required
• Assist Technicians and/or Engineers in defining, analyzing, and solving problems
• Provide support as needed for lean events and Total Productive Maintenance activities
• Mentor less experienced technicians to achieve established objectives
• Perform as member of a team utilizing effective communication skills
• Actively promote team decision making
• Directly interface with responsible personnel from various departments on technical matters related to specific problems/issues
• Demonstrate flexibility to support production schedule requiring working overtime hours and alternate shift hours

Physical Demands

• Transport product with or without product carts
• Lift up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Sit at workbench/test stands for extended periods of time
• Stand at workbench/test stands for extended periods of time
• Bend, stoop, reach, turn as required
• Use hands for extended periods of time to perform test & troubleshooting tasks
• Distinguish colors and meet vision requirements

Qualifications

Must Have

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Preferred

• 2+ years direct experience in electronic test and troubleshooting
• Understand theory of electronic circuitry & electrical components
• Proficient in reading and interpreting assembly / test instructions, engineering standards, engineering prints, and schematics
• Ability to understand and operate electronic test equipment

Benefits

• 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
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick
• Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
• Additional benefits available

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.

About Collins Aerospace

At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

At Collins, 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.

Additional Information

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.

This role is a U.S.-based role.