Senior Digital Systems Engineer (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 Strategic Communication Systems (SCS) team is seeking an experienced Senior Digital Systems Engineer in a role committed to creating creative and cost-effective digital solutions for our ground and airborne systems. As part of Collins Aerospace, Mission Systems organization, we specialize in developing advanced communication systems, ground and flight computers, sensors, cyber and software solutions, as well as providing integration of Mission Systems. As part of the SCS Department, the Systems Engineering department supports a variety of communications systems including SATCOM (including AEHF, EHF, X-Band, Ka-Band, Ku-Band, C-Band, and PTW), Line-of-Site (LOS) Radio Terminals and Secure Switching Networks. A Digital Systems Engineer plays a key role in transforming the engineering lifecycle through the integration of modern technology, automation, data-driven practices, and Lean-Agile methods. In this role, you will help programs modernize how engineering work is planned, executed, governed, and measured to improve efficiency, collaboration, technical quality, and customer value. You will partner with engineering teams and program leadership to assess existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement digital solutions that streamline workflows and enable better decision-making.
Requirements
- Experience with Lean and Agile engineering methodologies
- Proficient in Python
- Proficiency with Agile Scrum/Kanban and Agile Management tools such as Atlassian Jira or IBM Engineering Workflow Manager (EWM)
- Proficiency with Requirements Management and the Systems Engineering Vee including the use of Requirements Management tools such as DOORS, DOORS Next, or Jama
- Proficiency with Collaboration Tools such as Sharepoint and Confluence
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Product Line Engineering, Data Warehouse, Analytics, Data Modeling/Integration, and Visualization tools
- Familiarity with Digital Engineering Frameworks
- Good communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and ability to effectively communicate with IPT leaders, hardware and software development engineers, specialty engineers, program managers, and our customers
Responsibilities
- Support Engineering Lifecycle processes using Confluence/Jira, IBM ELM (including DNG, EWM, RPE), Cameo, Sharepoint, and other tools
- Administer, configure, and customize tools to support Engineering and Program needs
- Support the implementation and adoption of digital engineering practices, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to translate engineering process needs into effective digital solutions
- Document changes in systems or processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness
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
- Carrot Health to hormonal 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
- Relocation assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
