Lead Systems Engineer, Robotics & Automation

Collins Aerospace

Riverside (CA)

On-site

USD 118,000 - 225,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
3 weeks vacation
401(k) match
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced engineer for the Advanced Structures team in Riverside. You will design, develop, and integrate automated systems for material and process development, leading cross-functional technology efforts and ensuring TRL/MRL milestones are met.

You will work with engineers and technicians to advance prototypes, analyze processes, and implement lean improvements while collaborating across programs, operations, and suppliers.

Qualifications

  • Typically requires a degree in STEM and 8+ years experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
  • Experience in multi-axis robotics programming and PLC systems.
  • Systems development and integration experience; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and integrate automated systems for process and material development projects.
  • Lead and support technology development aligning with TRL/MRL gates.
  • Collaborate with engineers and technicians on daily process development.
  • Interface across programs, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Provide technical support for prototype and demonstrator builds; review planning docs.
  • Contribute to PFMEA, control build plans, and lean improvement initiatives.

Skills

Multi-axis robotics programming
PLC programming
Systems development
Technical SME
Product development
Lean leadership
Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

STEM degree
Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

CATIA
Robotics software
Fiber optic laser systems

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced engineer for the Advanced Structures team in Riverside. You will design, develop, and integrate automated systems for material and process development, leading cross-functional technology efforts and ensuring TRL/MRL milestones are met.

You will work with engineers and technicians to advance prototypes, analyze processes, and implement lean improvements while collaborating across programs, operations, and suppliers.

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