Electrician - Navy/Submarine

Company: Collins Aerospace
Location: Rockford
Posted on: October 29, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Date Posted: 2025-10-13 Country: United States of America Location: A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA 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: None/Not Required At our Rockford, IL facility, we build more than components-we build lifesaving technology. Our team assembles Ram Air Turbines (RATs), a critical system that provides emergency power during in-flight crises. These turbines have played a vital role in saving aircraft-and more than 2,600 lives. When you join Collins, you're not just contributing to flight-you're helping protect the people onboard. What You Will Do: /n - Installs, constructs, maintains and troubleshoots, fabricates and repairs all electrical power, test equipment, machine tools and electrical systems including building, heating, cooling and lighting equipment and data and telephone lines. Performs preventative maintenance on same. /n - Develops electrical systems from incomplete information and cooperation with engineers and testers. Performs electrical construction and maintenance projects according to applicable codes and safety regulations. /n - Operates the following equipment: Volt - ohm meter, oscilloscopes, amp meters, digital meters, signal trackers, resistance checkers, capacitor checkers, aerial equipment, construction equipment, programmable and numerical controls and other equipment as required to perform assigned tasks. /n - Locates and determines electrical malfunctions and repairs as needed. /n - Performs diagnosis and inspection of circuits and wiring to ensure proper shielding, grounding, safety and efficiency. /n - Work with minimal resource information to organize work and if necessary, fabricate or modify electrical jigs, fixtures, etc. /n - Understands the logic of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, for test or maintenance of parts or systems. /n - Works with basic hand and power tools on a variety of materials (e.g. wood, plastic, metal, etc.). Operates power vehicles as necessary to complete assigned tasks in a safe and work-man like manner. /n - Logs on and performs informational inputs on computers. Solves problems encountered with routine computer usage and computerized machine controls with minimum technical assistance. /n - Uses skilled knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes including analog and digital circuitry and is capable of troubleshooting problems. Builds electrical systems and/or circuitry from schematics or work plans. /n - Performs other job-related duties as required. /n - 1st Shift: 6:30am to 3PM - Monday to Friday. /n /n Qualifications You Must Have: /n - Electrician Journeyman Card or minimum of eight (8) years electrician experience. /n - High School diploma or GED /n /n Qualifications We Prefer: /n - Experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems. /n - Able to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, digital multi-meter, etc.) /n - Read electrical drawings and blueprints. /n /n What We Offer Some of our competitive benefits package includes: /n - Medical, dental, and vision insurance /n - Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds /n - Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off /n - Tuition reimbursement program /n - Student Loan Repayment Program /n - Life insurance and disability coverage /n - Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection /n - Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits /n - Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning /n - Adoption Assistance /n - Autism Benefit /n - Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions /n - Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program /n - Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits /n - Bright Horizons, child and elder care services /n - Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program /n - And more! /n /n Learn More & Apply Now! We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! *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. The hourly rate for this role is $46.64. The salary 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. 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. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. TopOpps P&CPM 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. 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 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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