Senior Systems Engineer – Boeing Platforms (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Bothell, WA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to develop avionics flight display systems for air transport platforms. You will own the full system development lifecycle from architecture and requirements through integration and certification. The role focuses on pilot-centric technologies, requires collaboration with hardware, software, FPGA, and safety teams, and travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced 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.
• 5 years of experience developing Systems or subsystem components (hardware, software, requirements, integration, and verification).
• 1 year of experience in a customer-facing role.
• Experience with FAA/EASA certification processes and industry standards such as ARP4754A, DO254, DO-160, DO180, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and decompose system level requirements into subsystem requirements for flight display products.
• Support system and subsystem architecture definition, interface control development, and technical trades across the Boeing Platforms Department product lines.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, FPGA, systems integration, safety and project engineering teams.
• Contribute to integration of display system hardware, software, and subsystem elements in system labs.
• Support verification planning, test development, and execution to meet ARP4754 objectives and Collins engineering standards.
• Participate in design reviews, risk/issue discussions, and IPT technical coordination.

Skills

System engineering

Customer-facing experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory standards knowledge

Education

STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

Jama

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-04

Country: United States of America

Location: US-WA-BOTHELL-3350 ~ 3350 Monte Villa Pkwy ~ CREEKVIEW BLDG, Ste 210

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

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.

The Boeing Platforms engineering department is seeking a highly capable Senior Systems Engineer to develop avionics flight display systems for air transport platforms. Our teams deliver advanced, safety critical systems that improve flight efficiency, enhance situational awareness, and enable connected aircraft operations worldwide.

This role is ideal for a systems engineer with firm understanding pilot centric technologies and avionics. The engineer is responsible for technical ownership across the full system development lifecycle - from architecture and requirements through integration, verification, and certification.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and decompose system level requirements into subsystem requirements for flight display products.
• Support system and subsystem architecture definition, interface control development, and technical trades across the Boeing Platforms Department product lines.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, FPGA, systems integration, safety and project engineering teams.
• Contribute to integration of display system hardware, software, and subsystem elements in system labs.
• Support verification planning, test development, and execution to meet ARP4754 objectives and Collins engineering standards.
• Participate in design reviews, risk/issue discussions, and IPT technical coordination.
• Prepare and communicate clear technical documentation and engineering artifacts.
• Drive continuous improvement in systems engineering practices aligned to Collins CORE and The Boeing Platforms Department development processes.
• 5-10% travel as needed.

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
• 5 years of experience developing Systems or subsystem components (hardware, software, requirements, integration, and verification).
• 1 year of experience in a customer-facing role.
• Experience with FAA/EASA certification processes and industry standards such as ARP4754A, DO254, DO-160, DO180, or similar.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Collins flight displays or Boeing Platforms architectures.
• Background in system integration labs, hardware–software interface definition, or aircraft connectivity systems.
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama).
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to lead system-level tasks or navigate complex technical issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams in a fast paced, highly regulated domain.
• Experience with RLPM or Collins Development Processes.

What We Offer:

Benefits:

• 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!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

Hybrid:

Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

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