Senior Principal Systems Engineer and Certification Focal

RTX•Melbourne, FL
•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team as we seek a highly skilled Senior Principal Systems Engineer to contribute to our innovative projects in Melbourne, FL. As a pivotal member of the Avionics Computing Products department, you will collaborate with a team of systems, hardware, and software engineers, spearheading the development of innovative computing products for the Avionics Business Unit. In this role, you will take on the exciting challenge of being an avionics systems engineer and certification focal. Your responsibilities will span the creation of comprehensive requirements, meticulous verification and validation, and the development of detailed design documentation for avionic electronic systems. You will be responsible for planning and supporting the team with all certification related documents and issues. Join forces with our experts in paving the way for future advanced avionics solutions.

Requirements

  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
  • Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
  • Experience with the avionics equipment certification process.
  • Experience with safety critical system, hardware, or software development (e.g. DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A).

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Collins Management System for bid and pursuit work.
  • Experience working with and testing embedded hardware and software.
  • Experience developing automated tests utilizing scripting.
  • Excellent communication skills with both internal and external customers.
  • Adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborate with teammates to make the best decisions, enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and lead the system certification events (SOI1, SOI2, SOI3, SOI4, TSO).
  • Support product architecture related to design for a successful certification strategy.
  • Oversee the scheduling and maintenance of test equipment and assets.
  • Primary point of contact for all certification related questions and issues.
  • Mentor other systems engineers, collaborate closely with hardware, software, firmware.
  • Travel up to 10%

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 for hormonal health, fertility, and family building
  • 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
  • Eligible for relocation.
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