Systems Engineer II - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Systems Engineer II in Marlborough, MA to advance the STARS program and support existing fielded systems. You will contribute to requirements, verification, and cybersecurity while helping modernize air traffic control nationwide.

Join a collaborative team focused on cutting-edge avionics and intelligent solutions for aerospace and defense, with opportunities to develop AI and automated testing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 2 years of experience or an advanced degree.
• Ability to receive and understand technical direction, meet assignment dates, and collaborate in office and lab environments.
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to programs/contracts.

Responsibilities

• Work on the STARS air traffic control system, backbone of US air traffic management.
• Join a systems engineering team modernizing STARS under a new contract.
• Verify requirements by developing sell-off criteria with high performance and safety standards.
• Develop subsystem, hardware, and software requirements documentation.
• Support integration, test, and verification planning and execution.
• Lead cybersecurity development activities in coordination with customers.
• Develop requirements and prototype software to modernize ATC nationwide.
• Develop AI solutions to assist customers and engineering teams.
• Strengthen test environment with automated testing tools.

Skills

STEM collaboration

Technical direction adept

Strong communication

Office and lab teamwork

Education

STEM degree

2+ years experience or advanced degree

Tools

Red Hat Linux 9.x

CAMEO modelling tool

Job description

Join a team with a global impact that extends beyond the skies! At Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Joining us means more than just starting a job—it’s embarking on a journey to shape the future of aerospace technology.

Our Connected Aviation group is thrilled to offer a Systems Engineer II role within our Air Traffic Systems team in Marlborough, MA. As part of the Air Traffic Systems team, you'll be instrumental in developing the next generation of the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) and supporting our existing fielded systems. Step into a role where your innovations will revolutionize air traffic control and make a lasting impact on aviation worldwide.

What You Will Do:

• You will work on the cutting-edge STARS air traffic control system, the backbone of air traffic management in the United States.
• You will join a dynamic systems engineering team dedicated to modernizing the STARS system under an exciting new contract.
• You will play a key role in verifying requirements by developing rigorous sell-off criteria, ensuring the highest standards of performance and safety.
• Develop subsystem, hardware, and software requirements documentation
• Support integration, test, and verification planning and conduct
• Lead cybersecurity development activities including coordination with our customers
• Develop requirements and prototype software with direct impact on modernizing air traffic control across the country.
• Develop Artificial Intelligence solutions to assist our customers and engineering team.
• Strengthen our test environment by creating world class automated test tools.

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain exposure to multiple air traffic systems and have a helping hand in developing solutions to modernize and integrate them to meet the demands of the future.
• You will gain experience developing plan and procedures to verify system level requirements and leading test verification events with the customer.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Ability to receive/understand technical direction, meet assignment dates, and work with others in both an office and laboratory environment.
• U.S. citizenship is required - Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under these programs/contracts.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with Air Traffic Control and other FAA systems
• Prior experience using the CAMEO modelling tool
• Previous work in defining, decomposition, and verification approach of requirements through specification release
• Prior experience in Cloud based systems
• Hands on Integration and Test experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with Red Hat Linux 9.x.

What We Offer :

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot 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!

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

May be eligible for relocation.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports