Date Posted:

2025-05-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCO03: Mission Systems (Ejec Seating) 1225 Aeroplaza Drive , Colorado Springs, CO, 80916 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

Are you driven by a passion for precision and quality in every detail? Our Inspection Technician III role in Colorado Springs plays a pivotal role in ensuring excellence in our cutting-edge operations. This position demands a relentless commitment to perfection and offers the opportunity to showcase your expertise in inspection methodologies while contributing to the success of our dynamic team.

Our Specialty Seating Systems team is recognized as a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of a broad spectrum of aerospace specialty seating products. Our Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) is credited with saving more than 680 lives since its 1978 introduction. ACES 5 is the latest addition to the Collins Aerospace family which incorporates significant safety and cost saving upgrades compared to the legacy ACES II.

What You Will Do

Inspect in-process assemblies and material to ensure compliance to drawing, or customer directed specifications
Use of mechanical inspection tools and gages (Measurement and Test Equipment) as necessary, for specific inspection operations
Uses and interprets the Material Resource Planning (MRP) system
Reports non- conformance, using the Non-conforming Material Reporting system
Assists Quality Management, as directed
Inspects manufactured products, purchased samples, materials and parts, control samples, processes, or test data for conformity to blueprints, specifications and standards
Identify product items as accepted or rejected
Reports inspection results and substandard conditions on appropriate forms or SAP
Informs lead/supervision of abnormal situations
Assists in cross training of new hires and trainees
Ensures quality product utilizing Collins quality procedures
Adheres to all Collins rules and codes of conduct
Looks for ways to eliminate safety hazards and improve the overall safety of the workplace
Applies intermediate skills and solves basic problems.
Provides continuous improvement ideas to support lean and CORE initiatives
Consistently meet attendance standards
The shift hours for this role will be 6:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. plus potential overtime
May perform other job duties as required and available for overtime as necessary

Qualifications You 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.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Access (ATF) Clearance is required.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
Have knowledge of marking requirements and be able to use part making tools and resources to ensure part/assembly traceability.
Must be able to use calipers, micrometers, and other hand tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

Standard inspection tooling and techniques (gauge pins, height stands, micrometers, calipers).
First Article Inspection experience – AS9102 standard.
GD&T (geometric dimensioning & tolerancing) drawing experience.
Machine parts inspection preferred.
Inspection of aerospace and/or military parts preferred.

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
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!
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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $53,303 to $72,115; however, 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.

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.

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.

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