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David Careers

Senior Systems Engineer - Onsite

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rtxSterling (VA)
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSearch, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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About the role

Senior Systems Engineer - OnsiteAt RTX, the world 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.
Role Description: As our next Senior Systems Engineer you will be integral to the design, development, integration, and sustainment of advanced training systems for military platforms. You will be provided with the training and tools to help grow your skills to become a subject matter expert (SME) in systems engineering and will learn from the best working at Collins Aerospace. The ideal candidate brings systems engineering experience, a strong knowledge of avionics, mission systems or autonomous systems, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a defense or aerospace environment. This position requires: US Government Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance Day 1.
Onsite: This is an onsite role supporting our Sterling, VA location.
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. Sign-on Bonus Eligible
What YOU will do:
  • Lead systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle of training systems, including requirements development, design, integration, test, and sustainment
  • Interface with customers, program managers, and internal stakeholders to align technical solutions with mission requirements
  • Ensure training systems accurately represent aircraft mission systems, including radar, communications, and command & control functions
  • Collaborate with software, hardware, and simulation engineers to integrate subsystems into cohesive training solutions
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to system performance, integration, and delivery
  • Support upgrades, modifications, and obsolescence management for existing training systems
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes
Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Experience with capture, analysis and decomposition of System requirementsUnderstanding of the Product Development Lifecycle – from CONOPS to Sustainment
  • Must have experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) design tools (Enterprise Architect, Cameo, or equivalent) using SysMLAbility to work in a classified environment and obtain/maintain required security clearanceStrong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Requires on-site presence in a classified lab space
  • 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
  • Active and transferable U.S. Government DoD Secret Security Clearance is required prior to start dateU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Experience with capture, analysis and decomposition of System requirementsUnderstanding of the Product Development Lifecycle – from CONOPS to Sustainment
  • Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) design tools (Enterprise Architect, Cameo, or equivalent) using SysML.Ability to work in a classified environment and obtain/maintain required security clearanceStrong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Requires on-site presence in a classified lab space
What We Offer:
  • 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
  • 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
  • Eligible for relocation assistance
  • And more!
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