Senior SOA Platform Systems Engineer - Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, seeks a Platform Systems Engineer for SOA helicopter programs in Cedar Rapids. You will lead systems engineering activities, develop design artifacts, and conduct lab testing across cockpit avionics.

The role requires onsite presence and collaboration with program chiefs and architects. Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with extensive Systems Engineering experience, familiarity with DOORS/JIRA/PREP, and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• STEM degree with 5+ years of experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years, or 9 years if no degree.
• Experience in a Systems Engineering role is required.
• Ability to be onsite in Cedar Rapids for test events and test environment updates.
• Domestic travel and possible international travel <10% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Perform Platform Systems Engineering activities for SOA helicopter programs, including design artifacts, test procedures, and lab testing.
• Complete avionics solutions across cockpit avionics for SOA programs.
• Navigate bids and pursuits following Collins processes for SOA programs.
• Lead customer discussions with program chiefs and architects.
• Design system solutions to integrate Collins Aerospace products in complex upgrade programs.
• Mentor other engineers in the Platform Systems team and department.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Onsite test readiness

Travel readiness

Education

STEM degree (or advanced degree with 3+ years)

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

PREP

TNT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, seeks a Platform Systems Engineer for SOA helicopter programs in Cedar Rapids. You will lead systems engineering activities, develop design artifacts, and conduct lab testing across cockpit avionics.

The role requires onsite presence and collaboration with program chiefs and architects. Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with extensive Systems Engineering experience, familiarity with DOORS/JIRA/PREP, and willingness to travel up to 10%.