Systems Engineer II - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Systems Engineer II to join their Air Traffic Solutions team in Marlborough, MA. The role involves modernizing Air Traffic Control RADAR systems.

You will be responsible for driving innovation, developing system-level requirements, and verifying them for performance and safety.

Qualifications include a degree in STEM and experience in complex systems integration, design, and testing. The position offers a competitive salary and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field or 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain FAA and/or DoD clearance.
• Experience with integration and testing of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Join a team modernizing Air Traffic Control RADAR systems.
• Drive innovation in customer solutions and requirements.
• Verify requirements by developing rigorous sell-off criteria.

Skills

MATLAB or equivalent data-analysis tools

Linux or Unix operating systems

Technical documentation

Design, integration, and testing of complex systems

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

IBM DOORS

Atlassian Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Systems Engineer II – Air Traffic Solutions (ATS) team, Marlborough, MA.

What You Will Do

• Join a dynamic Systems Engineering team dedicated to modernizing Air Traffic Control RADAR systems in the National Airspace System (NAS) and internationally.
• Drive innovation by developing creative solutions to customer challenges and crafting system and product-level requirements.
• Verify these requirements by developing rigorous sell‑off criteria, ensuring the highest standards of performance and safety.
• Have a direct impact on modernizing and deploying Air Traffic Control RADAR systems across the US and internationally.
• Develop solutions to modernize and integrate multiplatform air traffic systems that track commercial, military, and unmanned aircraft to meet future demands.
• Advance your career by becoming a subject‑matter expert (SME) and valued consultant to the Systems Engineering team.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain FAA and/or DoD clearance (FAA certification and/or DoD Secret clearance).
• Prior experience with design, integration, and testing of complex systems.
• Experience generating technical documentation and facilitating briefings with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience planning, developing, and executing system and/or subsystem level integration and test.
• Proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent data‑analysis tools.
• Experience with Linux or Unix operating systems.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25–50%.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Primary Surveillance RADAR (PSR) and Monopulse Secondary Surveillance RADAR (MSSR).
• Experience with IBM DOORS, Atlassian Jira, Confluence, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with agile development processes.
• Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) and relevant tools such as Cameo.
• Experience supporting U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) government contracts.
• Experience using RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, network and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with IFF and AIMS U.S. Government testing.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverage purchases such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, and others.
• Parental leave and related benefits.
• Family‑planning benefits such as fertility coverage.
• Adoption and autism benefits.
• Employee assistance program with counseling sessions.
• Health‑and‑wellness incentives and program.
• Virtual doctor visits and other health services.
• Child and elder care services.
• Additional benefits available.

Salary

USD 68,900 – 131,100 per year (widely depends on experience).

EEO Statement

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 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.