Senior Systems Engineer - Aftermarket Systems (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•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. Our Avionics Engineering group is excited to offer a Senior Systems Engineer role within our business and regional focused Aftermarket Systems team in Cedar Rapids, IA. As part of the Aftermarket Systems team, you’ll be instrumental in developing retrofit solutions for the large fleet of Collins equipped aircraft currently flying today as well as supporting our existing fielded solutions. Step into a role where your innovations will have an impact on the aircraft operating throughout the world today.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum 3 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Prior systems experience with Collins Aerospace, preferably with commercial Avionics architectures.
Prior experience with code or script development.
Experience working in an integration lab, test facility, or in the field, supporting integration and/or verification activities.
Ability to manage tasks and meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.
Private Pilot License or general passion for aviation.

Responsibilities

System-level requirements development by analyzing customer specifications and/or market desires and translating them into clear hardware and software needs.
Design solutions that meet future airspace and mandate requirements.
Functional analyses, architectural exploration, and trade studies to evaluate design alternatives considering performance, cost, and risk.
System integration activities, including creating interface definitions and verifying system behavior against requirements.
Verification and validation planning and execution, including test procedure development and data analysis.
Identification of potential technical or schedule risks and work with other engineers to develop mitigation approaches.
Support the on-aircraft installation of avionics updates along with supporting ground and flight testing.
Maintain system configuration and documentation throughout the development lifecycle.

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
Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
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