Date Posted:2024-06-17Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HFL34: Melbourne, FL 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd , Melbourne, FL, 32902-2704 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteImagine yourself as a pivotal member of our engineering team, stepping into the role of Staff Engineering Services and Support Technician. In this position, you will be at the heart of HF communications projects within our cutting-edge Engineering Lab. You'll perform a variety of technical tasks that are crucial to planning and executing innovative engineering projects, ensuring their success. Collaborating closely with engineers, you'll delve into the specifics of test procedures and results, understanding their broader implications. Your expertise will also be vital in mentoring and training other support employees, guiding them through complex tasks and assignments. This role not only leverages your technical skills but also places you in a dynamic environment where your contributions drive technological advancements and operational excellence.What You Will Do:
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:
U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
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 RF circuits such as synthesizers, RF receivers, transmitters to the component level.
Experience performing RF measurements such as gain/noise figure, s-parameters, phase noise, etc.
Experience building RF cables.
Experience troubleshooting mixed signal circuit cards.
Experience troubleshooting and setting up test stations.
Knowledge in the operations of basic machine tools required to fabricate test fixtures.
Knowledgeable in the operation of thermal chambers.
Excellent written and oral communication skills along with the ability to work in a team environment.
Computer proficiency.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
Working knowledge in interpreting and/or creating engineering drawings.
Experience using soldering equipment with through-hole and SMT components and repairing circuit cards.
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
Qualification We Prefer:
Experience using AutoCAD or similar programs to capture mechanical drawings and develop 2-sided PWBs.
Experience with HF radio communication.
Experience in an engineering environment, especially aerospace.
Experience using and developing LabView programs.
Experience with DO-160 minimum operating performance specifications.
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
Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: 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
Incentives for a Healthy You
Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources
Autism Benefit
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Adoption Assistance
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
Learn More and Apply Now!Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility. #reempowerprogram This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.Minimum Program Qualifications
Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
Have prior experience in functional area of interest
Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with out customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.The salary range for this role is 44,000 USD - 102,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.