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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required after day 1Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is looking for a Systems Engineer with a passion for engineering and desire to join the Athena Control Systems Team. With a wide variety of Flight Controls, Autopilot, Engine Control, Sensing and Estimation products, the Athena Controls System Team is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing systems that serve manned and unmanned systems for commercial and military customers.\nAs a Systems Engineer on the Athena Control Systems Team, you will be contributing to the development, certification, and maintenance of systems for safety-critical commercial and military applications. In this role, you'll work with a team of highly motivated world class engineers, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of quality and safety.\nFor more information please click on the following link: https://www.rtx.com/collinsaerospace/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/navigation/airborne-products/attitude-and-heading-reference-system/athena-gs111r-uas-autopilot-adahrs-pnt-hub\nWhat You Will Do\nDesign, code, integrate, and test embedded software systems\nGenerate and maintain software documentation for the software lifecycle artifacts (planning, high and low-level requirements, architecture and design, verification test cases/procedures/results)\nDevelop knowledge with a primary emphasis on taking technical ownership of one or more components within a system\nAble to clearly summarize technical software issues to project leadership in a timely fashion\nAble to work with moderate oversight from leadership\nMaintain and perform system level tests and reporting test results\nVerify system functionality and performance comply with customer requirements\nSupport and perform root cause analysis for reported system anomalies\nContribute to technical discussion and communication with customers, technical leaders, and engineering team members\nThis position will require up to 15% travel\nQualifications You Must Have\nExperience with software development with C/C++, embedded systems and real time operating systems\nExperience with development tool sets, for example, Jira, Subversion/Git/Version Management\nTypically 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\nQualifications We Prefer\nKnowledge and experience with the aerospace industry, sensor fusion, vehicle control, computer vision, and/or algorithm development\nExperience working with large, complex software systems and refactoring legacy code\nExperience writing software for and debugging issues in real-time multithreaded software applications\nExperience with embedded communications protocols\nWorking knowledge of Systems Engineering Principles\nExperience working with Requirements Based Development and Requirements Management Tools\nExperience in DO-178B/C processes (or similar safety-critical software development guidelines)\nExperience developing safety-critical embedded systems including software hardware system integration, reading schematics and layouts and requirements-based system test and verification\nWorking knowledge and experience with GNSS, DGNSS, RTK and WAAS\nExperience with flight dynamics and operations for fixed wing, rotary and VTOL/HVTOL platforms\nExperience troubleshooting and finding solutions for test equipment and automated test failures\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 \nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning \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!\nDo you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.\n*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. \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.\nEmployee Referral Eligible\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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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. 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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