Senior Systems Engineer - Air Vehicle Operations (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. We have the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

The Collins Collaborative Mission Autonomy team is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer- Air Vehicle Operations with an active US Secret security clearance to join our team.  This is an onsite position and can be located in Fort Wayne, IN (preferred), or McKinney, TX or Cedar Rapids, IA or El Segundo, CA.  At Collins Aerospace, you will work on cutting edge technology and contribute to programs that save lives and enable the freedoms we enjoy.

What You Will Do:

• Participate in collaborative, cross-discipline integrated product teams composed of systems, software, test, and hardware engineers.
• Support systems engineering program deliverables, including but not limited to model-based engineering models, systems architecture artifacts & description documents, and instruction manuals.
• Support requirements development & management for our autonomy products, starting from operational analysis down to systems/software requirements.
• Collaborate with customers and user community to develop and refine autonomous systems.
• Support the Systems Engineering leadership team to provide an innovative solution that meets or exceeds customer expectations. 
• Responsibilities span the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, flight test, and field support.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support working groups, system integration and test, customer events, and related external activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other team members, teammates, and disciplines

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Demonstrated completion of assigned tasks on time and on budget and completed work products are of high quality.
• Typically requires 5+ years of work-related experience with Systems Engineering, to include, but not limited to:
• Experience with requirement management and related tools (e.g., IBM Rational DOORS/DOORS Next Generation).
• Demonstrated experience with requirements decomposition of complex systems.
• Experience working System Modeling Language (SysML) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) toolsets (e.g., Cameo Enterprise Architect, IBM Rational Rhapsody).
• Experience in technical writing (e.g., System Engineering Management Plans, Technical reports, Engineering notebooks, Test Plans, Instruction manuals, etc.).
• Operational knowledge of air vehicle flight and sustainment operations.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer​:

• Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Network Communications, Datalinks, Multi-Function RF Capabilities, and Autonomy systems development.
• Private Pilot License or familiarity with aviation concepts, airworthiness activities, knowledge and understanding of National Airspace regulations and operating restrictions.
• Experience in analysis of warfare Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P).
• Experience leading a team, Integrated Product Team, or similar. 
• Familiarity modeling & simulation (e.g., AFSIM), Python, Linux, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks like Behave, Gherkin
• Familiarity with software development methodologies such as: Agile development/lifecycle, Test Driven Development