Integration and Systems Test Engineer Lead (ONSITE)

RTX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) group within the Mission Critical Products organization is currently hiring an Integration and Systems Test Engineer Lead to join our San Diego, CA-based Maritime PNT organization in support of the Global Positioning System (GPS)-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) program. The Maritime PNT organization is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our US Navy customer. GPNTS is the next generation real time GPS-based PNT data fusion and distribution system for Navy surface platforms. GPNTS integrates signals from navigation-related sensors and provides users with a reliable and accurate blended navigation solution. The Integration and Systems Test Engineer Lead will perform a technical role maintaining the GPNTS test strings, including software/hardware integration, loading software/firmware, hardware troubleshooting, automated test development, system test, and factory acceptance test. They will also be required to support the local customer site on an as needed basis for installations and trouble shooting.

Requirements

Experience with the entire systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, analysis, decomposition, systems integration, verification, and validation
Experience or knowledge on TCP/IP networking & switches/routers, electronic circuitry, and software languages (LabView, Python, C++)
Experience integrating hardware and software
Hands-on experience in fault diagnosis and resolution in shipboard systems or at customer sites
Experience with requirements management and test development (e.g., DOORS)
Onsite support at customer site as needed required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating and mitigating technical risks
Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, analysis, decomposition, systems integration, verification, and validation, and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
Experience with reviewing technical drawings and requirements
Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations
Familiar with Agile concepts and the Atlassian tool suite (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Competence in peer review processes and configuration/change management
Familiar with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures
Familiarity with DoD customer infrastructure and Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle; preference for US Navy requirements

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technology and systems test engineer supporting the Test Director and Chief Engineer
Develop and conduct test procedures to validate military GPS-based systems
Manage System Administration for multiple network-based systems
Lead troubleshooting efforts for software, hardware, and network problems
Work with vendors in support of trouble shooting efforts
Work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineers to resolve issues
Effectively communicate with leads and teammates on daily tasks to provide team status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed
Develop system and subsystem requirements for complex systems by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to obtain necessary information for design, integration, and troubleshooting
Provide support to local customer site as needed

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
And more!