Onsite Avionics Field Service Engineer (Secret DoD)

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and PTO

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join its service engineering and support team in Cedar Rapids, IA, onsite as needed for multiple military installations across the US. You will coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, and other Service Engineers while installing avionics equipment and supporting customers.

The role requires Linux, Python, and networking expertise, with travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Must hold a current, valid driver’s license.
• Experience with Python programming, Wireshark (understanding the tool), and Linux administration (via experience or CompTIA Linux+, etc.).
• Experience in avionics, integration, post-installation testing, and certification activities is required.
• Experience training customers and system users, both ad-hoc and in the classroom, is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site maintenance capabilities, including component triage and testing; determine faulty conditions; and repair, replace, and upgrade as needed.
• Interface with customers (both internal and external) and have a broad understanding of systems.
• Execute program milestones according to the established schedule and ensure the critical path and key dependencies are effectively managed to achieve a successful outcome.
• Review detailed execution plans and schedules with the project management and Service Engineering team lead to ensure adequacy, completeness, and alignment with the overall program-level plan.
• Advise the customer on the physical installation of multiple types of avionics equipment on ground, airborne, and shipboard platforms.
• Participate in determining the objectives of the assignment.
• Able to work on a flexible schedule determined by the customer on occasion.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds independently.
• Travel for this role averages 50% and can exceed 75%.

Skills

Python programming

Wireshark

Linux administration

Avionics

Networking

Education

STEM degree

Tools

CompTIA Network+

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join its service engineering and support team in Cedar Rapids, IA, onsite as needed for multiple military installations across the US. You will coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, and other Service Engineers while installing avionics equipment and supporting customers.

The role requires Linux, Python, and networking expertise, with travel up to 75%.