**Date Posted:** 2025-09-05 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road , Fairfield, CA, 94533 USA **Position Role Type:** Onsite **U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:** This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 **Security Clearance:** None/Not Required Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace is looking for a **Final Inspector / First Article Inspector** to play a pivotal role in ensuring AS9100 compliance, conducting first article inspections, performing quality data analysis, and providing expertise in reading manufacturing drawings and using dimensional measuring devices. We are seeking an individual with a passion for precision, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to energize the team towards quality excellence. This position is responsible for performing detailed inspections using a variety of methods, including Optical Comparators and standard measurement equipment. The ideal candidate is skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, applying GD&T principles, and has a strong background in dimensional inspection. As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation. Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always. You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others. You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner. **What You Will Do** + Ensure adherence to AS9100 standards throughout the manufacturing process, conducting regular audits and assessments to guarantee compliance. + Perform detailed part inspections using GD&T principles. + Log and maintain accurate inspection data for traceability and reporting purposes. + Train other team members in using GD&T principles. + Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives as needed. + Perform detailed first article inspections, verifying that products meet specified requirements and regulatory standards before mass production. + Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure accurate execution of procedures, providing guidance and support to maintain quality standards. + Serve as an expert in interpreting and understanding manufacturing drawings. + Utilize dimensional measuring devices, including calipers, micrometers, and other tools, to verify product dimensions and tolerances. + Provide training to manufacturing personnel on proper procedures, reading drawings, and using dimensional measuring devices effectively. + Conduct data analysis and report performance for maintaining and developing new systems and approaches in coordination with the quality management system. + Perform other duties as assigned by supervision or management. + Work overtime or weekends as required. + This position requires successful completion of a post-offer vision examination to assess visual acuity and color vision annually. **Qualifications You Must Have** + Typically requires a High School diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in a related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. + Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access. + Experience in reading/interpreting drawings, blueprints and/or specifications + Experience of GD&T principles and their application in inspection. + Experience in quality inspection, preferably with First Article Inspection and final inspection tasks **Qualifications We Prefer** + Relevant certifications (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Inspector, GD&T certification) preferred + Experience in Aerospace or similarly regulated industries. + Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP systems. + Availability to work overtime or weekends as required. Collins Aerospace, an RTX 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 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 **WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.** *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. **What We Offer** **Benefits** 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!** 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. **Role Type** *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. The salary rate for this role is $46,592 USD to $87,386 USD. The salary rate 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, 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 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 (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.