Senior DoD Systems Engineer – AFATDS/IFATDS (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Pet insurance

Family planning support

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support International Field Artillery Tactical Data System (IFATDS) programs within the SEIT department. The role is onsite in Fort Wayne, IN, with substantial travel (CONUS/OCONUS) depending on tempo and contract needs. SME in artillery C2, AFATDS/IFATDS knowledge, and DoD security clearance are required.

Candidates should have STEM credentials and extensive artillery/fire support experience. U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience with military command and control applications such as AFATDS, Cannon Fire Control Systems, and/or Rocket/MLRS Fire Control Systems.
• Experience with Tactical Operations Center activities and familiarity with military networking operations in Artillery units at Battery and higher echelons.
• Typically requires 10+ years of experience in Artillery, Fire Support operations.
• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree and minimum 3 years of experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare and deliver capabilities briefings of all AFATDS / IFATDS products for audiences of management, customers or end users at various management levels.
• Lead site surveys, prepare reports, brief results and recommendations to management, customers and end-user leadership.
• Participate in program review meetings with new and existing customers and end-users.
• Support Program Managers with tactical and technical SME advice during the pre-contract and execution phases of projects as necessary.
• Participate in and contribute to development of new/future program plans.
• Provide inputs and recommendations towards establishment of proposal SOW and/or Project Work Scope content.
• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation of IFATDS software components.
• Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents to communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions for delivery to customers / end-users.
• Develop new / enhanced system and product requirements and capabilities including external system integration enhancements.
• Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of program activities (Expected travel: 25-60% depending on operational tempo).

Skills

AFATDS experience

C2 systems knowledge

SME in artillery C2

Travel readiness

Artillery data systems

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support International Field Artillery Tactical Data System (IFATDS) programs within the SEIT department. The role is onsite in Fort Wayne, IN, with substantial travel (CONUS/OCONUS) depending on tempo and contract needs. SME in artillery C2, AFATDS/IFATDS knowledge, and DoD security clearance are required.

Candidates should have STEM credentials and extensive artillery/fire support experience. U.S.