Principal Systems Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Remote)
About The Position
Join a team with a global impact that extends beyond the skies! At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Joining us means more than just starting a job—it's embarking on a journey to shape the future of aerospace technology. Our Connected Aviation group is thrilled to offer a Principal Systems Engineer role within our Air Traffic Solutions (ATS) team in Marlborough, MA. As part of the ATS team, you'll be instrumental in developing the next generation of Air Traffic Control RADAR Systems and supporting our existing fielded systems. Step into a role where your innovations will revolutionize air traffic control and make a lasting impact on aviation worldwide. Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
- U.S. Citizen - 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
- Prior experience with design, integration and test of large complex radar systems
- Must have prior experience with IBM DOORS, Atlassian Jira, Confluence, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have experience generating technical documentation and preparing and facilitating briefings with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience planning, developing and executing system and/or subsystem level integration and test
- Experience using MATLAB or alternative tools to perform data analysis
- Experience using RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, network and spectrum analyzers
- Experience leading a team of engineers
- Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with design, integration and test of Primary and Secondary Air Traffic Control Surveillance Radar systems
- Experience with Agile Development Processes
- Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and relevant tools such as Cameo
- Experience supporting US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or US Department of Defense (DoD) government contracts.
- Experience with IFF and AIMS
- U.S. Government testing
Responsibilities
- Drive innovation by developing creative solutions to customer challenges and crafting system and product-level requirements.
- Play a key role in verifying these requirements by developing rigorous sell-off criteria, ensuring the highest standards of performance and safety.
- Have a direct impact on modernizing and deploying Air Traffic Control RADAR systems across the US and internationally.
- Develop solutions to modernize and integrate multiplatform air traffic systems that track commercial, military, and unmanned aircraft to meet the demands of the future.
- Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and valued consultant to our Systems Engineering team.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
