Senior Systems Engineer - Rotary Wing Mainline (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•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. Shape the Future of Special Operations Aviation. Do you want your engineering work to have a direct impact on some of the most capable military aircraft in the world? Do you want to work with a team that is the "Tip of the Spear" of military capability? Join the Rotary Wing Platform Systems team within Integrated Avionics Systems at Collins Aerospace, where you'll help develop, integrate, and test advanced avionics supporting the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC). Our engineers work on the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS), delivering mission-critical capabilities for the MH-60M Black Hawk and MH-47G Chinook, while helping shape the next generation of Special Operations aircraft technologies. This is more than a systems engineering role. You'll work alongside experienced architects, program leaders, flight test engineers, and military customers to solve complex technical challenges and deliver capabilities that directly support mission success. As a member of the SOA CAAS Platform Systems Engineering team, you will lead technical efforts throughout the systems engineering lifecycle, from concept development through integration, verification, and customer delivery.

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.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET Security Clearance within the first 6 months in the role.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to attain an FAA Class III flight physical within 6 months of hire
Experience with Collins Aerospace Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS)
Experience with Design Assurance Records (DARs)
Military or commercial avionics systems engineering experience
Current or previous military experience
Experience with: DOORS JIRA PREP SVN Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of: MIL-STD-1553B ARINC-429 Ethernet-based avionics architectures
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineers and customers
Experience leading technical efforts or mentoring engineers

Responsibilities

Develop system architectures, requirements, interface definitions, and technical design artifacts supporting SOA CAAS programs.
Plan and execute system verification activities, including laboratory integration, aircraft integration, and flight test support.
Collaborate with Program Chief Engineers, Architects, Product Owners, Software, Hardware, Test, Safety, Cybersecurity, and customers to develop technically sound solutions.
Participate in proposal activities, technical planning, and engineering estimates supporting future SOA programs.
Support technical reviews, customer briefings, design reviews, and engineering trade studies.
Mentor junior engineers while helping develop a culture centered on technical excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
Travel as required (typically less than 25% annual) to support integration, customer meetings, and flight test activities.

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
Relocation assistance