Senior Software Engineer, Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Burnsville, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (P3) to join its Sensors Test Engineering team in Burnsville, Minnesota. The role supports production by defining, designing, developing, troubleshooting, and integrating test software for test solutions used with commercial, military, and defense sensor products. The successful candidate will contribute as an expert individual contributor, investigate and solve technical problems, and deliver solutions for customers. The engineer will lead research, design, development, and testing of software solutions and networks, and troubleshoot software and electrical-device problems on the production line. The role also provides technical guidance on design concepts, requirements, equipment, and coding techniques; designs and reviews major portions of functional test software; and develops processes, procedures, and best practices for test software development in a manufacturing environment. The position works collaboratively with engineers, operators, and technicians and involves presenting technical information and project findings to peers, management, and customers during design reviews. The position offers opportunities to learn how to adapt equipment designs to factory and production conditions, control electrical equipment and systems through software, lead test-software and test-system life-cycle development, identify modernization opportunities, solve complex manufacturing-design problems, and develop engineering strategies and technical roadmaps for senior leadership. This is an onsite U.S.-based role. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract; a security clearance is not required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of Visual Basic (VB) programming; LabVIEW experience is secondary.
Familiarity with RF and digital electronics.
Hands-on approach and curiosity about how components interact in 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 environments 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 and resolve day-to-day technical issues.
Provide strategic engineering guidance on design concepts and requirements, including 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.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with engineers, operators, and technicians.
Present project or technical information to peers, internal management, and customers as part of design reviews.
Identify and propose modernization of test solutions through independent research and analysis.
Develop engineering strategies and technical roadmaps for senior leadership.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity-theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family-planning support.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
Doctor On Demand virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee Scholar Program.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors.
May be eligible for relocation.