Senior Systems Engineer - Athena Control Systems

RTX•Sterling, VA

2d•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, means embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. The Athena Control Systems Team is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing systems for manned and unmanned systems for commercial and military customers, including Flight Controls, Autopilot, Engine Control, Sensing and Estimation products. This role involves leading the development, certification, and maintenance of systems for safety-critical commercial and military applications, working with a team of highly motivated engineers to ensure solutions meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

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.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform system and subsystem requirements management in support of system enhancements and upgrades is desired.
Empathy, curiosity, and desire to constantly improve, acquire new skills and drive for results.
Passion for technology, business, market trends and, most specifically, adding value to the industry.
Possesses strong strategic, critical, and problem-solving thinking.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Expertise in innovation & the ability to think strategically about how to advance business-led solutions.
Working knowledge of the Systems Engineering Discipline.
Experience developing safety-critical embedded systems including schematics, layout, verification and system test.
Experience finding root cause and solutions for issues found during development, issues discovered by the customer during integration testing and from fielded units and addressing manufacturing and production issues related to yield and obsolescence.
Willingness to travel and represent the company at customer sites.
Experience working with Requirements Based Development and Requirements Management Tools.
Ability to create, analyze, and review electronics design, layout, mechanical and assembly drawings and schematics.
Experience with embedded communications protocols, antennas and Flight Dynamics for Rotary and Fixed Wing Platforms.
Possession of a current Quality Inspection Stamp or knowledge of acceptance procedures and ability to obtain a stamp.
Familiarity with radio transceiver architecture/design, basic radio functional component blocks, performance specifications, and test methodologies.
Knowledge of high-assurance documentation.
Experience troubleshooting and finding solutions for test equipment and automated test failures.
Experience investigating product defects, including those on the advanced radio communications equipment and avionics LRUs.

Responsibilities

Maintaining and performing system level tests and reporting test results.
Performing system installation, integration, and certification in the contractor’s lab and on the customer’s platform.
Performing and supporting investigation and resolution of system issues.
Being the subject matter expert (SME) regarding the installation, operation, and maintenance of the system.
Verifying system functionality and performance comply with customer requirements.
Supporting and performing root cause analysis for reported system anomalies.
Supporting and performing trade studies addressing obsolescence.
Leading technical discussion and communication with the customer, technical leaders, and engineering team members.
Traveling up to 15%.

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
Eligible for relocation assistance
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs