Systems Engineer I - Military Avionics FMS (Onsite)
About The Position
RTX’s Collins Aerospace Military Avionics organization supports pilots, aircraft, and functions with swift, elite, and resilient products. This role is for individuals who want to join the aerospace and defense industry, work in a fast-paced and complex environment, and meet the needs of those in military operations. Collins Aerospace is seeking entry-level Systems Engineer I candidates for its Military Avionics Flight Management department in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Teams operate in an AGILE environment, typically comprising 6-10 cross-functional engineers focused on designing and developing flight management software applications. The team culture is highly collaborative and engaged, valuing customers, products, and people. The position involves professional working hours that may extend beyond a typical 7:30 am to 4:30 pm workday or a 40-hour work week. The product, CAAS/Flight 2 Flight Management Solutions, is a signature offering for Military Avionics as part of the Collins Integrated Avionics System, fielded on thousands of aircraft, providing FMS and Tactical Communication capabilities. The company, RTX, is an aerospace and defense company providing advanced systems and services globally, comprising Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon, with 195,000 employees.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
- Experience with C, C++, ADA, and/or Python.
- Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance (Classified as a US Person) if needed after day 1.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to draft System and/or Software Requirements
- Pilot/Avionics Experience (i.e. Private Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance, DO-178 Certification)
Responsibilities
- Work within a team of Systems and Software engineers to design, develop, and test software features for flight management systems that are integrated into military helicopters and planes
- Grow knowledge of Systems Engineering and Flight Management Systems
- Integrate soft skills (leadership, communication, coordination, proactiveness) into a dynamic environment that provides quality and timely products to internal and external customers.
- Travel (domestic and international <10%) as needed.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
