Senior Systems Engineer - SOA MELB Platform Systems (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 US Army Special Operations Aviation (SOA) program. This dynamic position offers the flexibility to push the boundaries of technology, enhancing the capabilities of A/MH-6 (also referred to as Mission Enhanced Little Bird (MELB)) aircraft platform supporting the US Army 160th Regiment. This role requires a highly motivated person to help lead the charge for the SOA 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
Exposure to TNT, DOORS, PREP, JIRA and/or Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Collins Aerospace’s Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) experience.
Platform Systems Avionics experience including testing and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge / understanding of data busses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429)
Organizational skills including associated documentation.
Research test requirements and prepare test plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

You will perform Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) activities for the SOA programs, including requirements/test procedure development, design updates, validation of system updates, etc.
You will perform Platform Systems specific on-site execution of requirements-based testing, robustness and ad-hoc testing in a lab environment (schedule flexibility is necessary during formal test phases).
You will support cross-functional team development with both external customer stakeholders and internal software and hardware engineering teams for different Avionics Management System (AMS) builds.
You will perform your tasks using various engineering tools including TNT, DOORS, JIRA, PREP, Microsoft, SVN and others.
You will perform investigations of the Collins Aerospace lab hardware and environment; including integration investigations of the interfaces for Collin Aerospace equipment and government furnished equipment in the lab.
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!