Principal Systems Engineer - Platform Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to shape the future of aerospace with cutting-edge technology? Join our Rotary Wing Platform Systems Team within the Military Avionics group at Collins Aerospace. Here, you will play a crucial role in developing and testing avionics for the Special Operations Army (SOA) Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) program. This dynamic position offers the flexibility to push the boundaries of technology, enhancing the capabilities for the MH-60M and MH-47G aircraft. This role requires a highly motivated person as a Principal Platform Systems Engineer for the SOA CAAS program. This person needs to be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as a member of the broader team. The selected candidate must be onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA for test events and other lab activities.

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.
Associated documentation experience.
Experience in Avionics systems (military or civil aircraft).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Collins Aerospace’s Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) experience.
Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.
Working knowledge / understanding of data busses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429)
Strong organizational skills.
Communicate with a wide variety of technical and management personnel as well customers.

Responsibilities

You will perform Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) activities for the SOA CAAS program, including requirements/test procedure development, design updates, execution of test procedures, etc.
You will support the completion of the Increment plan for the Platform Systems team during the Rotary Wing department wide planning events.
You will navigate through the bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes.
You will mentor younger engineers through Systems Engineering practices.
You will design system solutions, ensuring the integration of Collins Aerospace products into complex upgrade programs for the SOA CAAS program.
~10% travel 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!