Systems Engineer II - Enterprise Range; Onsite

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:
Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

The Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) Department within Mission Systems is committed to enhancing training capability and realism, enabling U.S. warfighters and international partners to “train like you fight.” Our ACTT engineering team develops state-of-the-art cryptographic, datalink, networking, and command and control systems that support threat and weapon simulations. These advanced systems allow military pilots to practice combat maneuvers in the air without the risks or cost associated with firing live weapons.

We specialize in designing secure Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) systems, guiding them from concept through accreditation, production, and installation.

• Perform System of Systems (SoS) integration, troubleshooting and verification testing
• Conduct trade studies to influence design decisions
• Work in a flexible, collaborative Agile development environment
• Build strong relationships communicating with team members and customers
• Manage multiple competing tasks while balancing priorities
• Travel to US ranges, often on a short notice, for installation and flight test support
• Collect data and perform standard analysis of data, identifying findings as appropriate

• You will gain platform systems level experience on a complex SoS program
• You will gain exposure to multiple key technologies with opportunities to develop subject matter expertise in related areas

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date
• Must be able to travel up to 20% throughout the year

• Experience with cryptography, datalink, networking, and command and control applications
• Experience with communication systems, navigation systems, and networks
• Experience with design, analysis, test, and certification, integrating them into the Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) Training Environment
• Experience with Python scripting and test automation
• Exposure to air combat or military test and training concepts of operations
• Experience investigating problems to root cause and implementing corrective actions
• Experience with aircraft bus interface and platform messages

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, miss ionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions.

By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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,  protection
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