Senior Avionics Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, FL is seeking a senior systems engineer for on-site work. You will handle system requirements analysis, architecture design, and integration across hardware and software teams, with mentoring from senior engineers in Comm/Satcom technologies.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years, and aerospace experience. Familiarity with Python and Satcom is expected; an onsite position offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years experience.
• Experience in aerospace industry is required.
• Experience with Python, Perl or other script writing tools; familiarity with radio and Satcom systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new product development and legacy sustaining activities.
• Perform system requirements analysis, definition, allocation and validation.
• Design system architecture and ensure integration across subsystems.
• Coordinate among systems, hardware and software teams and document outputs.
• Mentor junior engineers in Comm/Satcom technologies.

Skills

Python

System engineering

Team communication

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

HF/VHF radios

Satcom systems

System requirements analysis tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

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.

This is an onsite position in Melbourne, Florida.

What You Will Do:

• This position may encompass both new product development and legacy product sustaining support activities.
• 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
• 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 Comm/Satcom 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 experience is required
• Experience with Python, Perl or other script writing tools
• Familiarity with Communication products such as HF/VHF radios and/or Satcom systems.
• System level requirements decomposition/analysis, system design and allocation to subsystems/products System integration planning and execution, and system level verification and validation.
• Experience 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:

• Exhibiting strong team skills working with both domestic and international team members
• Effective time management and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Working with other disciplines such as Hardware and Software
• Working knowledge of avionics regulations and certification standards including TSO standards, DO-160, DO-254, and DO-178B/C
• Working knowledge of Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems ARP4754

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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• 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!

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.