Associate Director, Advanced System Tools - Software Architect (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Become part of the growing Collins Aerospace Advanced System Tools organization! This position is for a highly experienced and motivated Solutions Architect (Associate Director) that will be involved in the proposal, architecture, design, implementation, verification, and integration of a wide variety of next generation software and system development kits, specifically Virtual System Test Rigs. As an engineering lead in this organization, you will be employing best practice design methodologies and utilizing emerging technologies to pioneer a new product line from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of software development practices, system testing, military/commercial certification, and experience leading execution teams. This is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Experience with avionics and test system architecture.
Experience working with Discipline Councils and other Architects.
Experience with leading DO-178 and DO-330 certification activities for software development
Experience with interfacing with the wide spectrum of individual contributors to program management and customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with military & commercial technical leadership
Experience with design and development of Flight Management Systems, Flight Displays, Comm/Nav/Surveillance and/or Networking Software (System of Systems).
Familiar with revision control concepts and tools (e.g. GIT, Subversion, JIRA).
Expert knowledge of market with the ability to identify best practices and how to best utilize within RTX.

Responsibilities

Define Solution Architecture by translating customer, mission, and business needs into scalable solution concepts, reference architectures, and technical roadmaps.
Lead Architectural Decisions by evaluating trade-offs across performance, safety, cybersecurity, cost, schedule, reliability, and risk while enabling modularity and reuse.
Drive System Integration by defining system architecture, allocating functions, governing critical interfaces, and ensuring effective system-of-systems integration.
Provide Technical Governance by establishing architectural standards, reviewing designs for compliance, and managing architecture across multiple programs and product families.
Align Technology Strategy by partnering with Product Management, Chief Engineers, and Systems Engineering to support product roadmaps, future capabilities, and verification of architectural solutions.

Benefits

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs