Test Technician

Test TechnicianThe Test Technician will be a part of a team testing ejection seats and other aerospace and defense technologies. The team performs test operations at a supersonic rocket track, and this individual will support the test team with the wide variety of tasks needed for these projects.WHAT YOU WILL DO:Maintain and repair facilities including water lines, buildings, etc.Operating equipment such as forklifts, backhoes, and road gradersLoading and unloading rocket motors from test sledsCleaning and maintaining test trackSupport building, maintaining and upgrading test equipment and fixturesQUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:Experience in a trade, facility maintenance, mechanical or aerospace repairs and maintenanceExperience with office computer software packagesStrong communication skillsExperience with organizing and multi-taskingTypically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experienceU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:Experience operating heavy equipment, including rough terrain cranesMechanical training or experience repairing vehicles and/or equipmentExperience with fabrication via welding or machiningExperience working in R&D, test environments or with ejection seatsWhat We OfferMedical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programThis role may be eligible for relocationAnd more!Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? 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. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.