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Our innovations help connect aircraft, enable reliable communications, and support safer, more efficient aviation worldwide.\nJoin our team and bring your systems-engineering expertise to the development of next-generation avionics solutions that connect and protect our world.\nThe Opportunity\nWe are looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer - Avionics Datalink Systems to drive systems-engineering activities across complex, safety-critical avionics platforms. 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and Continuous Improvement\nPartner with cross-functional and geographically distributed engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.\nCommunicate technical findings, risks, dependencies, and recommendations clearly to engineering teams and stakeholders.\nDemonstrate accountability for assigned deliverables and proactively manage technical issues and priorities.\nContribute to engineering best practices, process improvements, and technical knowledge sharing.\nEmbrace continuous learning and evolving engineering practices, including Agile methodologies where applicable.\nWhat You Bring\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Mathematics (STEM), or equivalent relevant experience.\n6-9 years of systems-engineering experience in aerospace, avionics, defense, or another safety-critical industry.\n6+ Years of Proven experience in the development, integration, testing, or verification of avionics subsystems, preferably RIU, CMU, CMF, or 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You are comfortable working in a dynamic, regulated environment and motivated to expand your expertise while contributing to meaningful aerospace innovations.\nMost importantly, you are passionate about engineering reliable avionics systems that meet demanding standards for safety, performance, and quality.\nWhy Collins Aerospace?\nAt Collins Aerospace, you will work alongside experienced engineering professionals, contribute to advanced avionics technologies, and help deliver solutions that support the future of global aviation. We foster an environment that values technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.\nBring your expertise. Take ownership of complex engineering challenges. Help shape the next generation of avionics systems with Collins Aerospace.\nRTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. 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