Senior Systems Engineer (onsite)

Senior Systems Engineering Position

Collins Aerospace is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Systems Engineering position to support airborne platforms across multiple programs. The applicant will be part of a team that supports the Domestic and International versions of the UH/HH-60 Black Hawk cockpit. Successful programs depend on teamwork grounded in internal communication as well as direct interaction with the end customer including presentations, technical exchanges, and onsite support. The candidate should be self-motivated and willing to work and learn in a fast-paced environment as part of a dynamic and growing subsystem development team. Additionally, the candidate should be experienced in all facets of system development and familiar with common system engineering tools and practices. The selected candidate can sit onsite in either Huntsville, AL or Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Do:

• Verification of software requirements by creating and running functional tests in a laboratory test environment utilizing a combination of simulations and interfacing subsystems.
• Assisting in other elements of the system engineering process including requirements analysis and capture, system/sub-system design, software requirements definition, integration, and formal test for requirement verification.
• All assignments will be performed in conjunction with other systems and software engineers using Collins Aerospace engineering processes.
• 15-25% travel as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with Collins' Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) architecture.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with SVN, DOORS, Python, and/or Atlassian tools.
• Knowledge of CMMI or DO-178 derived processes.
• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering practices.
• Knowledge in the following technical areas: flight displays, communication and navigation radio controls, flight management systems, weapons and mission equipment, human factors/human-machine interface.
• Knowledge in the following digital data protocols: Ethernet (IEEE 802.3), TCP/IP, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429.
• Effectively communicate in a professional manner.
• Excel working in a team environment, establishing collaborative relationships with co-workers.

What We Offer:

• 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!

This position may be eligible for relocation.