Senior Avionics Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

Collins Aerospace; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking a Systems Engineer for on-site work. This role involves engaging in all product development phases and requires a STEM degree along with significant aerospace industry experience.

The ideal candidate will have skills in system requirements analysis and scripting, as well as a familiarity with communication products such as radios and satcom systems. A variety of employee benefits are offered, alongside a salary range of $86,800 to $165,200.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Aerospace industry experience required.
• Experience with Python, Perl, or other scripting tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage in all phases of system product development.
• Conduct system integration and requirements verification testing.
• Coordinate among design functions to develop system documentation.

Skills

System-level requirements decomposition/analysis

Python or Perl scripting

Aerospace industry experience

Communication product familiarity

Teamwork skills

Education

STEM degree or advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 ~ 795 W Nasa Blvd ~ BLDG 312

Position Role Type: Onsite

About the Role

This is an onsite position in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves both new product development and legacy product sustaining support activities within the aerospace and defense sector.

What You Will Do

• Engage in all phases of system product development, including system requirements analysis, definition, allocation, validation, and system architecture design.
• Conduct system integration and requirements verification testing.
• Coordinate among systems, hardware, and software design functions to develop system-related documentation.
• Receive mentoring from senior engineers to develop skills as a system engineer and deepen knowledge in communication and satcom technologies.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Aerospace industry experience is required.
• Experience with Python, Perl, or other scripting tools.
• Familiarity with communication products such as HF/VHF radios and/or satcom systems.
• Proficiency in system‑level requirements decomposition/analysis, design, allocation to subsystems, system integration planning, execution, and system‑level verification and validation.
• Experience interfacing with system, subsystem, and product teams for allocation of system‑level requirements, decomposition into lower‑level requirements, design decisions, and resolution of problem reports.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong teamwork skills working with domestic and international team members.
• Effective time management and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working across disciplines such as hardware and software.
• 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 (ARP‑4754).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages such as pet, home, auto, additional life, accident, critical illness, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning resources.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD. Pay is determined based on role, function, associated responsibilities, candidate experience, location, education, and key skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with federal regulations.