Senior Software Engineer, Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Burnsville, MN

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (P3) for its Sensors Test Engineering team in Burnsville, Minnesota. The role supports production of commercial, military, and defense sensor products by defining, designing, developing, troubleshooting, and integrating test software into test solutions. The successful candidate will be an expert individual contributor who solves problems and delivers results for customers. The engineer will lead software and network research, design, development, and testing; troubleshoot software and electrical-device issues on the production line; and provide strategic engineering guidance on design concepts, requirements, equipment, and coding techniques. The role includes designing and reviewing major portions of functional test software, establishing manufacturing test-software processes and best practices, and presenting technical information in design reviews to peers, management, and customers. The position works collaboratively with engineers, operators, and technicians. The role also involves adapting machine or equipment designs to factory and production conditions, leading the life-cycle development of test software and systems, researching modernization opportunities, solving complex manufacturing-design problems, and developing engineering strategies and technical roadmaps for senior leadership. The position is primarily onsite in Burnsville, Minnesota, and requires U.S. citizenship because of program access requirements. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Prior experience in a software-related position.
U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of Visual Basic (VB) programming; LabVIEW experience is also valued.
Familiarity with RF and digital electronics.
Hands-on approach and curiosity about how components interact within a system.
Strong understanding of software-controlled test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, and thermal chambers.
Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing and AS9100.
Familiarity with avionics buses including 1553, ARINC, CAN, RS485, RS232, and 1394.
Familiarity with ALM JIRA project management and Agile.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and change direction effectively based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Lead research, design, development, and testing of software solutions and networks.
Troubleshoot software and electrical-device problems on the production line.
Provide strategic engineering guidance on design concepts and requirements to make effective use of equipment and coding techniques across test engineering.
Design and review major components or portions of functional test software and present findings to the team.
Develop processes, procedures, and best practices for test-software design and development in a manufacturing environment.
Present project and technical information to peers, internal management, and customers during design reviews.
Lead the life-cycle development of test software and test systems in a manufacturing environment.
Identify and propose modernization of test solutions through independent research and analysis.
Collaborate with engineers, operators, and technicians to solve manufacturing design problems.
Develop engineering strategies and technical roadmaps for senior leadership.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Optional pet insurance
Optional home and auto insurance
Optional additional life and accident insurance
Optional critical illness insurance
Group legal coverage
Identity theft protection
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
Fertility and family-planning benefits
Adoption assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program
Virtual doctor visits
Child and elder care services
Second-opinion medical expert program
May be eligible for relocation
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions