Senior Systems Engineer - A2G (onsite)

Senior Systems Engineer

The Computing Solutions Department is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer for the development of the next generation product line solutions in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Computing Solutions organization is focused on the development of solutions that can be applied across a wide variety of Avionics products in safety critical applications. Our team is responsible for the development, certification and sustainment of these solutions.

We are seeking candidates with a proven history in specifying, designing, verifying, and testing highly integrated computing and graphics systems. Your responsibilities will span the creation of comprehensive plans, requirements, architecture definition, meticulous verification and validation, and the development of detailed design documentation for our next generation solutions with the product line avionic electronic systems. This is also an excellent opportunity to work with a highly experienced team of architects and senior engineers with program visibility across the Avionics business units.

What You Will Do:

• Develop requirements for a highly integrated DAL A computing system in accordance with industry guidance (ARP4754B) and program plans.
• Drive the product architecture discussions, focusing on designing systems that are not just effective but also certifiable. This requires close collaboration with Hardware, Software, Safety, and Security teams.
• 10% 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.
• Experience with safety critical system, hardware, or software development (e.g. DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A/B).
• Experience authoring and validating requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with the avionics equipment certification process.
• Experience working with stakeholders to generate concepts of operations and use cases.
• Experience authoring in-depth technical documents.
• Experience working with and testing embedded hardware and software.
• Experience developing automated tests utilizing scripting.
• Excellent communication skills for both internal and external customers.
• Adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborating with teammates to make the best decisions, enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment.

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 role may be eligible for relocation.

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.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.