Sr Service Engineer, Avionics Service and Support (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace seeks a Senior Service Engineer to join its avionics service engineering and support team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role supports military aviation systems and involves working directly with military customers, including pilots and maintainers, as well as coordinating with Program Management, Design Engineering, and other Service Engineers. The position requires technical experience with computer hardware and software, networking, and Linux RHEL or similar operating systems, along with strong communication skills for engaging with internal and external customers and documenting discussions at meetings and events. The engineer will install avionics equipment at fixed, geographically remote locations and on airborne military platforms, following engineering specifications. The role includes on-site maintenance, component triage and testing, fault determination, and repair, replacement, or upgrade of equipment. The engineer will also advise customers on installation across ground, airborne, and shipboard platforms and help execute program milestones and schedules. This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with relocation eligibility. It may require atypical or customer-determined flexible hours and extensive travel, averaging 50% and potentially exceeding 75%. An active, transferable U.S. government Secret security clearance is required before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Typically, a STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, unless prohibited by local laws or regulations.
Active, transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance before the start date; an active and existing clearance is required on day one.
U.S. citizenship, as required for eligibility for the security clearance.
Current, valid driver's license.
Experience in avionics, integration, and post-installation testing.
Experience training customers and system users.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers in a variety of environments.
Ability to work a flexible schedule determined by the customer on occasion.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds independently.
Availability for travel averaging 50%, which may exceed 75%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python programming.
Familiarity with Wireshark.
Linux administration experience or a Linux+ certification.
A network certification such as CompTIA Network+ or a degree.
Field service experience.
Previous range experience, such as PODs or Operators.
Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site maintenance, including component triage and testing; determine faulty conditions; and repair, replace, or upgrade equipment as needed.
Interface with internal and external customers and maintain a broad understanding of systems.
Execute program milestones according to established schedules and manage critical paths and key dependencies.
Review detailed execution plans and schedules with project management and the Service Engineering team lead for adequacy, completeness, and alignment with the program-level plan.
Advise customers on the physical installation of avionics equipment on ground, airborne, and shipboard platforms.
Install avionics equipment at fixed, geographically remote sites and on airborne military platforms in accordance with engineering specifications.
Coordinate activities with customers and communicate with Program Management, Design Engineering, and other Service Engineers.
Attend internal and external meetings and events and document discussions for the program team.
Train customers and system users.

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.
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.
Fertility and family-planning benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Autism Benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits.
Child and elder care services.
Second-opinion medical expert program.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and applicable terms.