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The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nNone/Not Required\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nNot RequiredAt 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.\nCollins 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.\nCollins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development and sustainment of Datalink Communication products. The engineer who fills this position must demonstrate a high level of professional competence and knowledge of the principles and techniques commonly used in systems development, integration, verification, and qualification related to avionics. The selected candidate will perform assignments requiring the use and application of systems engineering principles and techniques for the integration of hardware and software. This role will require hands-on software integration testing on target hardware, troubleshooting across hardware/software interfaces, and supporting both development and fielded product sustainment. The engineer who fills this position must also have strong design, analytical, and problem-solving skills for both hardware and software.\nThis is an onsite position based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.\nWhat you will do:\nDevelop product-level requirements from customer and industry specifications. Further decompose requirements to support both software and hardware development.\nPerform trade studies to support and optimize the technical solution and requirements.\nDefine integration and verification strategies for avionic functions and products, create test plans, test cases and procedures, execute system verification, and create test reports.\nPerform hands-on integration of software applications, embedded software, system software, and hardware in a laboratory environment.\nExecute software integration testing on engineering development units, flight-like hardware, production hardware, and/or hardware-in-the-loop test benches.\nTroubleshoot and debug integration issues across hardware, software, firmware, operating systems, drivers, and external interfaces.\nUse lab equipment and engineering tools to support integration, verification, failure investigation, and root-cause analysis.\nAnalyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding to optimize performance and increase efficiencies in development activities.\nCommunicate effectively to a host of stakeholders across the technical spectrum, including customers, program management, senior leadership, and functional teams.\nProvide technical support for fielded avionics systems through troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, engineering changes, and lifecycle sustainment activities.\nQualifications you must have:\nTypically 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\nMust be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role\nExperience with system-level requirements decomposition and analysis, system design and allocation to subsystems/products, system integration planning and execution, and system-level verification and validation.\nExperience integrating software applications, embedded software, or system software onto target hardware platforms.\nExperience developing, executing, and troubleshooting system integration test procedures in a lab or hardware-in-the-loop environment.\nExperience debugging integration issues across hardware, software, firmware, operating systems, drivers, and external interfaces.\nExperience supporting root-cause analysis, failure investigation, defect resolution, and verification closure for complex electronic systems.\nAbility to read and interpret system architecture diagrams, electrical schematics, interface control documents, software requirements, and test documentation.\nExperience documenting technical findings, test results, problem reports, and engineering recommendations in a clear and concise manner.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to isolate issues in complex hardware/software systems.\nQualifications we prefer:\nWorking knowledge of common communication interfaces and protocols for avionics/data interfaces.\nExperience with avionics communication systems, aircraft data networks, airborne routers, data loaders, wireless systems, or connected aircraft products.\nWorking knowledge of avionics regulations and certification standards including TSO, PMA, STC, DO-160, DO-254, DO-356 and DO-178B/C.\nExperience with hardware/software integration on embedded Linux, Windows, real-time operating systems, or other embedded computing platforms.\nExperience with scripting or automation tools to support test execution, data collection, and analysis such as Python, Robot Framework, etc.\nExperience with networking concepts including TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs, routing, switching, packet capture, Wi-Fi, cellular, or SATCOM-related interfaces.\nExperience using tools such as Wireshark, Jira, DOORS, Jama, Cameo, Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, or similar engineering development tools.\nExperience using test equipment and lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, power supplies, network analyzers, or similar equipment to support hardware/software troubleshooting.\nExperience supporting formal qualification, certification, or production transition activities for aerospace or other regulated products.\nExperience performing integration testing using engineering development units, flight-like hardware, production hardware, or hardware-in-the-loop test benches.\nExperience troubleshooting board-level or system-level issues involving power, boot-up, interfaces, timing, thermal behavior, signal integrity, or environmental performance.\nExperience coordinating with software, hardware, systems, test, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and program teams to resolve technical issues.\nExperience supporting fielded product investigations, customer-reported issues, engineering change proposals, and sustainment of released products.\nExperience working with multidisciplinary teams using both Agile and waterfall development methods.\nExhibiting strong team skills working with both domestic and international team members.\nEffective time management and ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.\nFamiliarity with model-based systems engineering, MBSE, tools.\nFamiliarity with cybersecurity, secure boot, software loading, configuration management, or data integrity considerations for connected avionics products.\nFamiliarity with aircraft installation, aircraft interfaces, airline operations, or avionics maintenance concepts.\nWhat We Offer: \nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees\nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option\nTuition reimbursement program\nStudent Loan Repayment Program\nLife insurance and disability coverage\nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection\nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits\nCarrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building\nAdoption Assistance \nAutism Benefit\nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions\nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program\nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits\nBright Horizons, child and elder care services\nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program\nAnd more! \nLearn More & Apply Now!\nAvionics 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 to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.\nOnsite: 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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.\nAt 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. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.\nAs 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.\nThe salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. 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