Senior Systems Engineer, Special Mission and Civil Platform (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

13d•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.

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 in software, hardware, or systems engineering disciplines with effective technical leadership during pursuit, capture, and execution of programs.
Prior project management experience as a domain Project Engineer (or equivalent).
Experience supporting Platform Systems level design activities and program pursuits.
Experience with cost and schedule management methods.
Experience with requirements capture and management.
Experience supporting testing activities during the avionics development life cycle.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Capturing aircraft and system requirements.
Experience with Systems and Software Integration activities.
Experience with Software host-based simulation environments.
Experience with Avionics Systems Engineering following certification practices.
Good written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work well with others in a professional team environment.
Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks while balancing priorities and schedules.
Experience working effectively in highly collaborative environments and a demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and lead technical efforts spanning multiple stakeholders.
Self-sufficient and able to work independently, owning the responsibility to collaborate and seek guidance/support as needed.
Experience with Agile methodologies

Responsibilities

Develop integrated cockpit and mission systems for military fixed wing applications.
Interface with customers to understand the user’s mission and needs for cockpit and other aircraft system solutions.
Develop and maintain requirements documentation.
Develop interface and specification documentation for aircraft avionics systems.
Develop test plans and test procedure documents.
Integrate software functionality into existing avionics systems and hardware.
Execute systems testing in the lab setting to verify functionality and requirements.
Execute aircraft ground and flight test activities where required.
Continuously grow avionics systems architecture knowledge and background.
Configure avionics system data flows, interfaces, and traffic between hardware and software components.

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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs