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The company will seek an export authorization for this role, if required. RTX must be able to obtain and maintain the U.S. export authorization.\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.\nWe are looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer with a passion for avionics systems engineering, a high degree of accountability, and ability to thrive in a Agile team environment.\nA variety of systems engineering skills are required to define, design, develop, integrate, and test new features for delivery to OEM aircraft platforms. The job includes supporting OEM flight test campaigns and completion of certification activities. There is an expectation to supervise Integrated Product Teams. The applicant must have advanced knowledge of aircraft systems as defined in the Air Transport Association (ATA) chapters. In this position one will be at the forefront of designing safety into all systems under development. The ideal candidate should have an engineering curiosity that inspires the creation of innovative solutions for engineering development and certification of products and systems with regulatory agencies.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\nLeading engineering duties spanning the entire development life cycle from systems design through systems testing and delivery\nLeading requirements capture from aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)\nDecompose and allocate requirements to appropriate domains within Collins Aerospace\nLeading the creation of innovative design approaches and prototypes\nLeading design approach presentations and reviews internally and externally with the OEM’s\nLeading creation of test procedures and analysis methods to verify and validate requirements\nActive support in the preparation of certification artifacts, including Systems Certification Summary, TSO compliance reports, and process compliance\nLead the creation of artifacts to support Stages of Involvement SOI 1, 2, 3, 4 and TSO submittals\nInterpretation of and participation in ARP-4754 customer audits\nProvide leadership in answering customer questions and investigating issues related to software and hardware delivered to the OEM\nLeading Root Causes and Corrective Actions (RCCA) of must-fix issues discovered during flight tests and in-service aircraft operations\nSupport activities to manage scope, schedule, and cost while optimizing engineering resources\nLead cross-functional integrated product team development between Collins engineering subject matter experts and customer engineers\nCommunicate engineering design solutions both orally and written with customers, other engineers, technicians, pilots, and leadership\nLead the developing of systems architecture and human-machine interface requirements for new aircraft development\nLead Change Impact Analysis for HIRF and Lightning qualification (DO-160)\nQualifications You Must Have:\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience\nAdvanced knowledge of avionic systems on civilian commercial aircraft\nDeep experience leading avionics engineering development phases\nEvident wide experience leading customer facing engineering teams.\nEvident deep engineering experience interacting and communicating with commercial aircraft OEM’s\nPractical and proven experience capturing design change proposals, leading features development from inception to delivery.\nProven ability to interpret and manage requirements, interface control documents, CONOPS, technical specifications, TRDs, and verification matrices\nEvident and successful experience as a systems project engineer creating bids and presenting them to all levels of leadership\nExperience using engineering tools JIRA, JAMA, and DOORS and the AGILE process\nDeep knowledge of aircraft certification standards such as ARP-4754, DO178B/C, DO-160.\nExperience working with the FAA TCR’s, TCCA, and EASA\nDeep and evident experience designing avionic systems architectures\nExperience interacting with end user commercial airlines at their base of operations or Flight Operations Steering Committee meetings\nQualifications We Prefer:\nFlight Management Systems (FMS) testing experience\nPrivate Pilot License. IFR rating a plus.\nDrone Flight Certified helpful\nA&P License\nProficiency in programming languages such as python, C/C++, Java\nProficiency with the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)\nWhat We Offer\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\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 \n And more! \nLearn More & Apply Now!\nCollins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers - a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).\nOur industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.\nTogether, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way - the right way - to achieve what others can only dream of.\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.\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.\nApply 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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. 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. 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