Principal Systems Engineer - SOA Platforms; Onsite

Overview

Join our 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. The dynamic position offers flexibility to push the boundaries of technology and enhance the capabilities of military helicopter platforms.

• Perform Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) activities for the SOA helicopter programs, including creation of design artifacts and decisions, execution of test procedures, and testing the systems in the lab.
• Complete work for avionics solutions across the cockpit avionics for the Special Operations Aviation programs.
• Navigate bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes for the SOA programs.
• Lead customer discussions alongside program chiefs and architects.
• Design system solutions, ensuring the integration of Collins Aerospace products into complex upgrade programs and working with other military helicopter programs.
• Provide mentorship to other engineers within the Platform Systems team and the department.
• Travel up to 10% of the time as needed.

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

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience with in a Systems Engineering role.

• Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Experience with Collins Aerospace’s Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS).
• Experience with DARs.
• Experience in bids & pursuits.
• Experience with TNT, DOORS, PREP, JIRA, and/or Microsoft Office Suite.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, 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. The position is U.S.

-based; appropriate pay structure and benefits apply if the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.