Senior Systems Engineer - Aftermarket Systems (Onsite)

• 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

• 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.

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. 

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  System-level requirements development by analyzing customer specifications and/or market desires and translating them into clear hardware and software needs.

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  Design solutions that meet future airspace and mandate requirements.

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  Functional analyses, architectural exploration, and trade studies to evaluate design alternatives considering performance, cost, and risk.

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  System integration activities, including creating interface definitions and verifying system behavior against requirements.

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  Verification and validation planning and execution, including test procedure development and data analysis.

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  Identification of potential technical or schedule risks and work with other engineers to develop mitigation approaches.

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  Support the on-aircraft installation of avionics updates along with supporting ground and flight testing.

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  Maintain system configuration and documentation throughout the development lifecycle.

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  How avionics systems for business and regional aircraft are architected, integrated, and validated.

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  How systems engineering processes are applied in an industry environment, from early concept through certification and delivery.

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  How to work in a dynamic team environment where you will have access to experienced system engineers for mentoring and a path toward technical leadership.

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Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.