Senior Systems Engineer - Platform Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. Are you ready to shape the future of aerospace with cutting-edge technology? Join our Rotary Wing Platform Systems Team within the Military Avionics group at Collins Aerospace. Here, you will play a crucial role in developing and testing avionics for the Special Operations Army (SOA) Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) programs. This dynamic position offers the flexibility to push the boundaries of technology, enhancing the capabilities of the MH-60M and MH-47G aircraft platforms. This role requires a highly motivated person as a Senior Systems Engineer for the SOA CAAS programs.

Requirements

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.
Experience (military or civil aircraft) in avionics systems, specifically testing and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Collins Aerospace’s Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) experience.
Experience (military or civil aircraft) in avionics systems, specifically testing and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge / understanding of data busses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429)
Experience with TLDB, DOORS, PREP, JIRA and Microsoft Office Suite is desired.
Strong organizational skills including associated documentation.
Communicate with a wide variety of technical and management personnel as well the customer, normally active-duty military and associated contractors.

Responsibilities

You will perform Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) activities for the SOA CAAS programs.
Support systems engineering through all phases of system product development including program pursuit and capture, requirements capture and analysis, system architecture design, requirements allocation and traceability, system verification, system validation and life-cycle product support.
You will design system solutions, ensuring the integration of Collins Aerospace products into complex upgrade programs.
You will navigate through the bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes.
Mentor younger engineers through Systems Engineering tasks.
Travel (domestic-US, and possible International) is possible of this position, estimating <10% of the year.

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
And more!