Senior Avionics Systems Engineer - GNSS (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Melbourne, FL for the GLU-2100 Multi-Mode Receiver product line. You will drive system requirements, architecture, integration, and verification across disciplines, engaging with partners and customers worldwide.

You will mentor engineers, perform system modeling, and coordinate with hardware, software, and subsystems to ensure robust delivery of navigation and GPS technologies.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 5+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Aerospace industry experience is required
• Working knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink simulation
• Experience with Python, Perl or other script writing tools
• System level requirements decomposition/analysis, design and verification
• Interfacing with system, subsystem, and product teams in requirements allocation and design decisions

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements and architecture for GLU-2100 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) product-line
• Lead system integration and system verification activities across phases
• Modeling and simulation; coordinate among systems, hardware, and software teams
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with domestic and international partners

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

System engineering

Education

STEM degree (B.S. or higher)

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Perl

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for future development and testing of the GLU-2100 Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) product-line. The GLU-2100 is the industry’s leading MMR and continues to be the industry’s most capable, fully digital receiver which integrates the next-generation Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, Instrument landing system (ILS), GPS landing system (GLS) and VHF omni-directional receiver (VOR). Candidates are expected to be an active member of a cross-functional team during all phases of an engineering system development project. Responsibilities include systems level requirements definition, design, integration, and system verification activities. This position will also offer the opportunity to work closely with our domestic and international partners and customers in the development of the system.

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, and validation, system architecture design
• 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 and GPS technologies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Aerospace industry is required
• Working knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink simulation
• 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.
• 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:

• Working knowledge with space dynamics and satellite maneuvering
• Experience with GPS/GNSS algorithms development
• Working with other disciplines such as Hardware and Software
• Experience with radio navigation products, especially Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR)
• 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
• Exhibiting strong team skills working with both domestic and international team members
• Effective time management and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

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 illness insurance, 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!

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.