Overview
Cedar Rapids is a center of aerospace electronics, home to one of the world's largest makers of aircraft communication and navigation systems.
History
Arthur Collins founded a radio company in Cedar Rapids in 1933. It became famous for radio contact with an Antarctic expedition and grew into a major aerospace company.
Today
Aerospace firms are among the city's largest employers, with secure facilities that need access control.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.