Senior Systems Engineer AFATDS- Contingent; onsite

Senior Systems Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to work International Field Artillery Tactical Data System (IFATDDS) programs as part of the Systems Engineering Integration and Test department (SEIT) within Raytheon Technologies (RTX)/Collins Aerospace. IFATDDS is the international equivalent of the domestic AFATDS product. This position is located onsite in Fort Wayne, IN. This position includes extensive international and domestic travel ranging from 25% to 60% depending on operational tempo, which can and does vary from year to year.

The successful candidate is expected to work in a team environment as well as independently when deployed on OCONUS assignments. The candidate will provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in digitized Artillery operations that relate directly to requirements analysis, integration of peripheral systems, digital communications, and product improvement/enhancement. He will support Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contracts leading to integration of various Fire Support Command and Control (C2) software products aligned with end-user weapons platforms, sensors, peripherals, and C2 vehicles.

This position is contingent upon contract award and customer funding.

What You Will Do:

• 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.
• Participate in and contribute to 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.
• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation of IFATDS software components.
• Writes, rewrites and/or edits 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).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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 We Prefer:

• Bachelors/Masters/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

What We Offer:

• 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
• 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
• Relocation assistance may be provided
• And more!