Senior Systems Engineer - SOA Platforms (Onsite)

This role is based in Cedar Rapids, IA and requires onsite work. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is required.

About the Role

Join the Rotary Wing Platform Systems Team within the Military Avionics group at Collins Aerospace. You will play a crucial role in developing and testing avionics for Special Operations Aviation (SOA) programs, pushing the boundaries of technology to enhance military helicopter platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) activities for SOA helicopter programs, including creation of design artifacts, execution of test procedures, and lab testing.
• Use tools such as DOORS, JIRA, PREP, Microsoft Office Suite, and SVN.
• Develop avionics solutions for cockpit systems in SOA programs.
• Navigate bids and pursuits while adhering to Collins Aerospace processes.
• Lead customer discussions alongside program chiefs and architects.
• Design system solutions and ensure integration of Collins Aerospace products into complex upgrade programs.
• Mentor other engineers within the Platform Systems team and across the department.
• Travel up to 10% of the time as needed (domestic and possible international).

What You Will Learn

• Deepen your understanding of aircraft systems engineering, including advanced integration and development processes.
• Build leadership skills and influence major project outcomes.
• Expand your professional network by working alongside avionics experts and customers.

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 5 years of experience, or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in the absence of a degree.
• Experience in a Systems Engineering role.
• Ability to be onsite in Cedar Rapids for test events and test environment updates.
• Willingness to travel domestically (and possibly internationally) up to 10% of the year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Collins Aerospace’s Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS).
• Experience with DARs (Design Approval Representatives).
• Experience with bids and pursuit processes.
• Proficiency with TNT, DOORS, PREP, JIRA, and/or Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning).
• Adoption Assistance and Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Wellness rewards program (Healthy You Incentives).
• Virtual doctor visits (Doctor on Demand, Teladoc Medical Experts).
• Child and elder care services (Bright Horizons).
• Relocation assistance may be available for this role.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 USD. The range is representative of all experience levels and considers factors such as role, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.