Lead Systems Engineer, Aerospace Communications & Interfaces

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Three weeks of vacation

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, Illinois, seeks a future technical leader for its Electric Power Systems group. The role involves overseeing aerospace communication interfaces, managing multidisciplinary teams, and driving program execution. Candidates should possess a STEM degree and at least five years of experience in project estimation and Agile execution. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous vacation time. Enjoy a hybrid work environment while contributing to aerospace innovation.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
• Electrical engineering background preferred with aerospace communication standards experience.
• Experience designing and analyzing communication hardware.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction across systems and engineering.
• Own and influence interface I/O and communications architecture strategy.
• Develop, monitor, and manage budgets for interface development efforts.

Skills

Project estimation

Agile execution

Technical leadership

Budget management

Systems thinking

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Python

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, Illinois, seeks a future technical leader for its Electric Power Systems group. The role involves overseeing aerospace communication interfaces, managing multidisciplinary teams, and driving program execution. Candidates should possess a STEM degree and at least five years of experience in project estimation and Agile execution. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and generous vacation time. Enjoy a hybrid work environment while contributing to aerospace innovation.