Senior Avionics Systems Engineer - Certification Focus

Belcan; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a senior systems engineer to lead and refine approaches, defining system definitions, architectures, and integration plans across hardware, software, and program teams.

You will ensure alignment with certification requirements and established processes while applying domain expertise to influence product strategy and roadmaps for safety‑critical avionics systems.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Leadership experience in developing certified aerospace or other complex regulated systems.
• Demonstrated success creating or contributing to system architectures and collaborating across engineering domains.
• Knowledge of avionics certification or regulatory requirements such as TSO, DO‑160, DO‑254, or DO‑178B/C.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a system engineering technical leader, defining and refining approaches that build on existing product foundations while meeting customer and program needs.
• Lead systems engineering activities including system definition, architecture development, and integration planning in partnership with hardware, software, and program teams.
• Ensure compliance with established engineering processes, certification requirements, and program design plans.

Skills

System engineering leadership

Architecture development

Cross‑functional coordination

Regulatory knowledge (TSO/DO‑160/DO‑IT

Communication

Education

STEM degree (B.S./B.E.)

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a senior systems engineer to lead and refine approaches, defining system definitions, architectures, and integration plans across hardware, software, and program teams.

You will ensure alignment with certification requirements and established processes while applying domain expertise to influence product strategy and roadmaps for safety‑critical avionics systems.