Avionics Systems Engineer II (ONSITE)

RTX; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, FL, is seeking a Systems Engineer for the CNS Traffic Surveillance team. This onsite role focuses on system requirements analysis, design, integration, and verification across hardware and software domains.

Applicants typically hold a STEM degree with 2+ years of aerospace experience and knowledge of Python or Perl. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 2+ years experience
• Aerospace industry experience is required
• Experience with Python, Perl or similar scripting languages
• System requirements decomposition/analysis, system design and allocation to subsystems/products
• Experience interfacing with system, subsystem, and product teams in the allocation of system level requirements, decomposition into lower-level requirements and design decisions, and resolution of problem reports

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements across all phases of development
• System integration and verification testing
• Modeling and simulation; coordination among systems, hardware, and software design
• Mentoring to develop skills in navigation technologies

Skills

STEM degree

Python

Perl

System engineering

System integration

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Scripting tools

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 ~ 795 W Nasa Blvd ~ BLDG 312

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Our Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (CNS) Traffic Surveillance Department is looking for a Systems Engineer to help develop and maintain traffic applications program.

This is an onsite position in Melbourne, Florida.

What You Will Do:

• Specific responsibilities of this position span all phases of system product development including system requirements analysis, definition, allocation, system architecture design, verification and validation
• System integration and requirements verification testing
• System modeling and simulation; coordination among systems, hardware, and software design functions; and developing systems related documentation.
• Senior engineers will be available to provide mentoring to develop your skills as a system engineer and to increase your depth of knowledge in Navigation technologies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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
• Aerospace industry experience is required
• Experience with Python, Perl or other script writing tools
• System level requirements decomposition/analysis, system design and allocation to subsystems/products System integration planning and execution, and system level verification and validation.
• Experience interfacing with system, subsystem, and product teams in the allocation of system level requirements, decomposition into lower-level requirements and design decisions, and resolution of problem reports

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Exhibiting strong team skills working with both domestic and international team members
• Effective time management and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Working with other disciplines such as Hardware and Software
• Experience with communication products
• Working knowledge of avionics regulations and certification standards including TSO, DO 160, DO 254, and DO 178B/C
• Working knowledge of Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems ARP4754

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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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
• And more!

_ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. _

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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