Senior Systems Engineer - AVI MIL FMS (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA
•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for its Military Avionics Flight Management department in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role supports the design and development of flight management software applications for military aircraft. The engineer will work with a collaborative, cross-functional team of approximately 6–10 Systems and Software engineers in an Agile environment. The products include CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions, part of the Collins Integrated Avionics System, with capabilities including Flight Management Systems and Tactical Communication. The position is onsite and may require working beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workday or beyond a 40-hour work week. Domestic and international travel of less than 10% may be required. The role requires a U.S. Person; no security clearance is currently required. Relocation is eligible for this role.

Requirements

  • A STEM degree and typically at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
  • At least 4 years of experience with C, C++, DOORS, ADA, and/or Python.
  • At least 4 years of experience in a Systems role.
  • Must be a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with software lifecycle development, including design, requirements, integration, and test.
  • Pilot or avionics experience, such as private pilot experience, aircraft maintenance, or DO-178 certification.
  • Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance if needed after the first day.

Responsibilities

  • Work with Systems and Software engineers to design, develop, and test software features for flight management systems integrated into military helicopters and planes.
  • Develop and apply expertise in Systems Engineering and Flight Management Systems.
  • Use leadership, communication, coordination, and proactiveness in a dynamic environment to deliver quality products on time to internal and external customers.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as needed (less than 10%).

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
  • 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 coverages
  • Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
  • Carrot health benefits for hormonal health, fertility, and family building
  • 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
  • Relocation eligibility
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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