Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Integrated Flight (ONSITE)
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. We are seeking two Senior Principal Systems Engineers to join the Integrated Flight Systems Product Line Engineering group. This team is responsible for the design, integration, development, certification, deployment and sustaining of Avionics Systems on large business jets and Air Transport platforms including the Bombardier Global series, Airbus A220, Embraer Praetor, Comac C909, and commercial derivative programs. This is a cross-functional team of systems, software, integration, test engineers, and certification groups developing avionics system solutions on multiple platforms on current and future architectures working with domestic and foreign Certification Agencies in an Agile environment that continuously incorporates new processes and tools. These are onsite positions in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Requirements
- 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
- Avionics User Interface Development Experience and strong understanding of aircraft use and CONOPS is required
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Previous experience taking ownership of assigned work, follow through on commitments, and deliver quality results.
Nice To Haves
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical ideas, assumptions, and issues.
- Demonstrated team leadership capability, engineering development capability and strong communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn complex technical systems.
Responsibilities
- Support development and verification of avionics system requirements and behaviors.
- Contribute to architecture, interface, and system design discussions for next-generation flight deck capabilities.
- Create, update, and execute verification artifacts such as test procedures, test cases, and supporting analysis.
- Help investigate defects, analyze system behavior, and support root-cause activities during integration and test.
- Work with engineers across systems, software, and test to solve technical problems and improve product quality.
- Demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks by driving work to closure and communicating progress, risks, and questions proactively.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team of systems, software, integration, and test engineers to develop and deliver avionics system solutions.
- Support development, analysis, and refinement of system requirements and interfaces.
- Contribute to verification planning and test development to ensure implementations satisfy system requirements.
- Participate in technical reviews of requirements, design artifacts, and test procedures, while incorporating feedback into your own work.
- Assist with system integration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution in lab and development environments.
- Communicate technical status, issues, and proposed solutions clearly to team members and mentors.
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
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
