Senior Systems - Kc - 135 Ground & Flight Test Engineer (onsite)

Senior Systems Engineer For The Kc-135 Team

The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. It also provides aerial refueling support to the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and allied nation aircraft. The KC-135 is the backbone of the USAF refueling fleet and is scheduled to remain so for decades to come. This position is for an on-site Senior Systems Engineer for the KC-135 Team within the Military Avionics & Helicopters department at Collins Aerospace. The position is required to be on-site in Cedar Rapids, IA. The position is a Systems Engineer & Ground & Flight Test Engineer leading and enabling System Integration Lab (SIL) testing for multiple domains, as well as planning and executing aircraft ground and flight tests on United States Air Force KC-135 programs.

What You Will Do:

• Systems engineering application across multiple developmental projects, from capturing system requirements through validation & verification.
• Synthesize design, architectural, and testing information to author multiple test deliverables, to include the integrated test management plan (itmp), the aircraft test plan (atp), test point matrices, aircraft test cards, test procedures, and complex test reports.
• Ensure that all test activities are completed by the integrated test management plan (itmp), the aircraft test plan (atp), the collins aerospace technical consistent process (tcp), and other reference documents.
• Work with the Collins software and hardware teams, technical program managers, and systems leads to develop and execute detailed test plans and schedules.
• Serve as the primary Collins test representative to the government integrated test team (itt).
• Supervise and manage the kc-135 sils and test stands. Performing sil electrical and architectural troubleshooting, repairs, and configuration in conjunction with other Collins specialties.
• Perform as the bid lead of testing efforts for proposals.
• Work with the end user customer in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Advocate for the Collins position with government test stakeholders.
• Travel to various air force bases to lead and conduct aircraft ground and flight test activities.
• Candidate will be required to travel approximately 25% of the time, primarily domestically with some international travel. On an intermittent basis, travel requirements may be higher.
• Physically capable of participating in ground and flight tests. An FAA Class II medical may be required, as well as the ability to complete physiological training.

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.
• Applicant must be capable of obtaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Security Clearance after day 1 if needed.
• Experience and ability to effectively use Microsoft PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel to author complex deliverable products.
• Advanced understanding of cockpit instrumentation and procedures.
• Intimate knowledge of systems engineering processes and tools, and the ability to manage projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Dedicated to team success over individual success.
• Works successfully in team-centric environments.
• Highly self-motivated and contributing to a positive work environment.
• Adaptable and flexible to changes in assignments, responsibilities, and resources.
• Aircraft systems or test experience with military aircraft (KC-135 desirable).
• Aircraft flight test or engineering experience with military air refueling, tanker and/or receiver.
• Knowledge and experience working with avionics military and civil regulatory and certification requirements.
• Experience with Agile development method.
• Experience with Digital Engineering tools and methods.
• Knowledge in the areas of earned value and risk management.
• Experience and ability to effectively use DOORS/JAMA/JIRA and ALM tool suite.

What We Offer:

Benefits: Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 to Cedar Rapids. Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.