Senior SOA Avionics Platform Systems Engineer

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Platform Systems Engineer for SOA helicopter programs. You will perform PSE activities, develop design artifacts, execute test procedures, and test systems in labs, ensuring avionics solutions meet program needs onsite in Cedar Rapids.

You will lead customer discussions with program chiefs and architects, mentor teammates, and navigate bids within Collins processes. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience, or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years, or 9 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Experience within a Systems Engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Perform Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) activities for SOA helicopter programs, including design artifacts and decisions, test procedures and lab testing.
• Use tools: DOORS, JIRA, PREP, Microsoft Office and others to support avionics solutions across cockpit systems.
• Navigate bids and pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes for SOA programs.
• Lead customer discussions alongside program chiefs and architects.
• Design system solutions ensuring integration of Collins Aerospace products into upgrade programs.
• Provide mentorship to other engineers within the Platform Systems team.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Leadership

Customer discussions

Education

STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

PREP

TNT

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Platform Systems Engineer for SOA helicopter programs. You will perform PSE activities, develop design artifacts, execute test procedures, and test systems in labs, ensuring avionics solutions meet program needs onsite in Cedar Rapids.

You will lead customer discussions with program chiefs and architects, mentor teammates, and navigate bids within Collins processes. Travel up to 10% may be required.