Senior Systems Engineer – DoD IFATDS Onsite

Collins Aerospace; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support IFATDS programs within the SEIT department. You will operate on-site, contribute SME expertise in artillery C2, and engage in international/domestic travel up to 60%.

The role focuses on requirements analysis, system integration, and communications with end-users and contractors. The position demands 10+ years in artillery/fire support and security clearance eligibility, with a STEM degree (or related advanced degree)

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 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.
• 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 (PM) 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 Statement of Work (SOW) and/or Project Work Scope (PWS) 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/IFATDS experience

Military C2 systems

Tactical operations center

Security clearance eligibility

Willingness to travel 25–60%

Technical documentation

Requirements analysis

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support IFATDS programs within the SEIT department. You will operate on-site, contribute SME expertise in artillery C2, and engage in international/domestic travel up to 60%.

The role focuses on requirements analysis, system integration, and communications with end-users and contractors. The position demands 10+ years in artillery/fire support and security clearance eligibility, with a STEM degree (or related advanced degree)