Senior Systems Engineer AFATDS- Contingent (onsite)

About the role

Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace at RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, seeks an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to work on International Field Artillery Tactical Data System (IFATDS) programs as part of the Systems Engineering Integration and Test department (SEIT) within Raytheon Technologies (RTX)/Collins Aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare and deliver capabilities briefings of all AFATDS / IFATDS products for audiences of management, customers or end users at various management levels.
• Lead site surveys, prepare reports, brief results and recommendations to management, customers and end-user leadership.
• Participate in program review meetings with new and existing customers and end-users.
• Support Program Managers (PM) with tactical and technical SME advice during the pre-contract and execution phases of projects as necessary.
• Contribute to the development of new/future program plans.
• Provide inputs and recommendations towards establishment of proposal Statement of Work (SOW) and/or Project Work Scope (PWS) content.
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation of IFATDS software components.
• Write, rewrite and/or edit technical documents to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions for delivery to customers / end-users.
• Develop new / enhanced system and product requirements and capabilities including external system integration enhancements.
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of program activities (Expected travel: 25-60% depending on operational tempo).

Requirements

• Experience with military command and control applications such as AFATDS, Cannon Fire Control Systems, and/or Rocket/MLRS Fire Control Systems.
• Experience with Tactical Operations Center activities and familiarity with military networking operations in Artillery units at Battery and higher echelons.
• 10+ years of professional experience in Artillery, Fire Support operations in lieu of a technical degree.
• 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.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. Must have the ability to obtain Top Secret.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science.
• Military Trainer (Army, USMC, Air Force, etc.).
• Preferably a platform certified Artillery instructor.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) concepts and designs to personnel at various levels of management and military commands.
• SME in Artillery Command and Control functions, capabilities and activities and automated systems support for Artillery / Fire Support operations.
• An active TOP SECRET US security clearance.
• Valid US Passport.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees, generous 401(k) plan with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, student loan repayment program, life insurance and disability coverage, optional coverages like pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection, birth, adoption, parental leave benefits, 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, relocation assistance, and more!