Sr Service Engineer, Avionics Service and Support (Onsite)

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

About the role

Collins Aerospace seeks an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join its service engineering and support team at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada. This position requires experience with computer hardware and software, as well as networking knowledge and experience, including Linux RHEL or similar operating systems. The role will involve working with military customers, including pilots and maintainers, and coordinating activities with Program Management, Design Engineering, and other Service Engineers on a variety of programs supported by military aviation systems.

This is a fully onsite role at Naval Air Station Fallon, NV. The role may require atypical hours based on customer need and approximately 10-25% travel. This role is eligible for relocation.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site maintenance capabilities, including component triage and testing; determine faulty conditions; and repair, replace, and upgrade as needed.
• Interface with customers (both internal and external) and have a broad understanding of systems.
• Execute program milestones according to the established schedule and ensure critical path and key dependencies are effectively managed.
• Review detailed execution plans and schedules with the project management and Service Engineering team lead to ensure adequacy, completeness, and alignment with the overall program-level plan.
• Advise the customer on the physical installation of multiple types of avionics equipment on ground, airborne, and shipboard platforms.
• Participate in determining the objectives of the assignment.
• Work on a flexible schedule determined by the customer on occasion.
• Install avionics equipment at fixed, geographically remote sites and on airborne military platforms in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Document discussions from internal and external-facing meetings and events for the program team.
• Train customers and system users, both ad-hoc and in the classroom.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds independently.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Must hold a current, valid driver’s license.
• Experience with Python programming, Wireshark, and Linux administration (via experience or CompTIA Linux+).
• Experience in avionics, integration, post-installation testing, and certification activities.

Qualifications We Prefer

• A network certification (e.g., CompTIA Network+) or a degree.
• Field service experience.
• Previous range experience (PODs/Operators/etc.).
• Prior military experience.

Benefits

• 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: 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.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.