Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Electric Power Systems – Power Distribution product group. This role offers high responsibility within a fast-paced, dynamic environment and strong cross-collaboration with both software and hardware teams. In this role, you will work closely with a geographically distributed team to define and develop optimal system architectures that balance technical performance with life-cycle cost. You will be responsible for defining, maintaining, documenting, and testing system requirements for secondary power distribution products.

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
Prior experience in systems engineering and verification testing

Nice To Haves

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an integrated product development team
Life-cycle engineering experience, including requirements analysis, system design, system integration, and verification in integration laboratories
Familiarity with aircraft certification standards and practices related to system safety and reliability (e.g., ARP4754, ARP4761, FAR/JAR) and understanding of aircraft electrical system architecture
Experience using DOORS or similar requirements management software
Knowledge of RTCA, FAA, ARINC, MIL, and ISO specifications relevant to aerospace systems
Experience in electrical sub-systems development, including Chapter 24 systems, aircraft utilities, and power distribution units
Experience developing engineering task estimates and providing input for project planning
Proficiency in scripting and coding for engineering applications
Experience using MATLAB and Simulink for system modeling, simulation, and analysis

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, including local and remote team members, to support full life-cycle development of electric power distribution systems, including planning, design, verification, certification, and qualification
Develop and optimize electric power distribution system architectures that meet or exceed product development, performance, and life-cycle cost requirements
Define, manage, document, and maintain system requirements throughout the product lifecycle for secondary power distribution products
Support certification activities in compliance with aerospace standards, with ARP4754 as a typical framework
Confirm product design performance, capability, and reliability through hands-on engineering testing in product test laboratories
Collaborate closely with internal systems and software engineering teams to analyze system behavior and conduct engineering investigations on electronic products
Support system integration activities and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to seamlessly integrate power distribution product designs into Chapter 24 aircraft electrical systems
Participate in and present technical content at internal and external design and program review boards
Engage with customers and program stakeholders to ensure system-level solutions align with technical, operational, and certification requirements

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!