Systems Engineer II – JPALS

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Do you want to be part of a team that expects to win every time we take to the air? The Joint Precision Approach and Landing Systems (JPALS) group at Collins Aerospace, is seeking a Systems Engineer II who is capable of picking up more things than the arresting wire on a ship. You will be asked to contribute to a variety of components including, but not limited to: datalink/communications, Position and Time sensors, Navigation Algorithms, Modeling, Antennas, etc. The possible activities may span the entirety of Engineering Development Lifecycle, including Design, Requirements, Validation & Verification, and Integration. A large portion of the day will be spent in the lab with hands-on equipment. The ideal candidate will be a great teammate, eager to learn, have a capacity for technically advanced concepts and an overall bias for completion.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance or higher after day 1.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Strong experience in a lab environment
Ability to read and debug low level software code
Novice abilities in MATLAB, Simulink, or other Model Based Systems Engineering toolset
Proficient knowledge using Microsoft Office applications
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work independently and within a multi-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

Testing GPS functionality
Debug Real Time Operating System Software
Assist in performing analysis at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
Help perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
Assist with managing configuration processes, perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Assist with decomposing customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements and generate verification criteria and plan for the requirements.
Create, analyze, and review mechanical drawings and schematics.
Coordinate with cross-functional team members to complete assignments & projects as defined and on schedule.
Travel up to 10%, as needed.
Incorporation of the Engineering Development Lifecycle to include: Design, Requirements, Validation & Verification, and Integration.
Enhance your working knowledge of the Systems Engineering Discipline
Investigate product defects, including those on the advanced radio communications equipment and avionics LRUs

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
And more!