Senior Avionics Systems Engineer – IMA & Flight Test

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Parental leave benefits

Flexible work options

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Principal Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead avionics integration across multiple platforms. You will design, develop, test, certify, deploy and sustain avionics systems, coordinating with subsystem teams and ensuring regulatory compliance in an Agile environment.

The role requires deep IMA experience, systems thinking, and hands-on test execution, with onsite work in Cedar Rapids. Strong communication and ownership are essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Hands-on experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) at the system level is required.
• Strong understanding of Avionics, aircraft Systems, and Subsystems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Previous experience taking ownership of assigned work, following through on commitments, and delivering quality results.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments involving Design and Requirement Developments activities.
• On-site execution of requirements-based testing, robustness, and Ad-Hoc testing in a lab environment.
• Troubleshooting and reporting issues from development cycles and reporting to OEMs as necessary.
• Operate rig facilities during testing phases and execute flight test scenarios to validate system functionality.
• Test script development and execution.
• Produce PDR/CDR packages on aircraft features and present to OEMs.
• Produce system certification level documentation.
• Integrate and own SW/HW Work Packages and Avionics features coordinating across subsystems.
• Estimate and bid engineering efforts.
• Provide regular updates on program status to key stakeholders.
• Ensure traceability and compliance across all development lifecycle phases.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple organizations to foster a positive team environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree

Tools

Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)

ARP4754A/DO-297

DO-178B/C

DO-254/DO-160

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks a Principal Systems Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead avionics integration across multiple platforms. You will design, develop, test, certify, deploy and sustain avionics systems, coordinating with subsystem teams and ensuring regulatory compliance in an Agile environment.

The role requires deep IMA experience, systems thinking, and hands-on test execution, with onsite work in Cedar Rapids. Strong communication and ownership are essential.