Senior Avionics Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

RTXMelbourne, FL
$86,800 - $165,200Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer to support the sustainment and development of Traffic products. The engineer who fills this position must demonstrate a high level of professional competence and a knowledge of the principles and techniques commonly used in systems development and qualification related to avionics. The selected candidate will perform assignments requiring the use and application of systems engineering principles and techniques and integration and trouble shooting. The engineer who fills this position must also have strong design and problem-solving skills for both hardware and software. This is an onsite position based in Melbourne, Florida.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
  • System level requirements decomposition/analysis, system design and allocation to subsystems/products, system integration planning and execution, and system level verification and validation.
  • Experience with Python, Perl or other scripting language.
  • Aerospace industry experience is required

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Avionics traffic products such as Transponder, TCAS and ADS-B In/Out.
  • Working knowledge of avionics regulations and certification standards including TSO, DO-160, DO-254, and DO-178B/C
  • Working knowledge of Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems ARP4754
  • Experience in working with multidisciplinary team in both Agile and waterfall development methods.
  • Exhibiting strong team skills working with both domestic and international team members
  • Effective time management and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

Responsibilities

  • Develop product level requirements from customer and industry specifications.
  • Further decompose requirements to support both SW and HW developments
  • Perform trade studies to support and optimize the technical solution and requirements.
  • Define integration and verification strategies for avionic functions and products, create test plans, test case and procedure, execute system verification and create test reports.
  • Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding to optimize performance and increase efficiencies in the development activities.
  • Communicating effectively to a host of stakeholders across the technical spectrum, including customers, program management, senior leadership and functional teams.
  • Provides technical support for fielded avionics systems through troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, engineering changes, and lifecycle sustainment activities.

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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