Date Posted:

2025-06-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164-7104 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 a detail-oriented, hands-on professional with a passion for precision? Join our team as an Inspection Technician III and take your career to the next level! In this dynamic role, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring top-tier quality for our products. Your expertise in advanced inspection techniques will help guarantee that every component meets the highest standards, and you'll play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly and efficiently.

As an Inspection Technician III, you'll be using equipment and tools to perform complex inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) on a variety of components and systems. With your keen eye for detail and problem-solving mindset, you'll identify potential issues before they become problems, ensuring that only the best products make it to the customer.

What You Will Do

Inspects a variety of units using measuring/inspection instruments (e.g. micrometers, gauges and calipers) with proper inspection techniques.Reads, interprets and utilizes Quality policies, procedures, blueprints and other documentation.Performs receiving, in-process, final inspection of manufactured, assembled, and tested hardware and components.Operates computer systems to perform inspection tasks (e.g. Via Search, SAP, Engineering Information System, labor charging).Verifies all work order documentation for accuracy and completeness.Administers visual and physical inspections of units and subassemblies.Completes unit shakedowns (when required) to check for foreign objects, rattles and loose internal hardware.Performs administrative tasks associated with files management.Conducts Preliminary Material Reviews (PMR) as needed.Assists with third party source inspectionPerforms other duties as necessary, requested, directed or assigned.Must be able to read/interpret Blue print and Electrical SchematicsOccasional travel may be required to customer sites.  Roughly 5% travel which will include overnights for 1 week at a time.Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

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 experienceThis position requires successful completion of a post-offer vision examination to assess visual acuity and color vision annually.  Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

Medical, 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 Assistance         Autism 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 program And 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.

*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.

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.

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