Senior Systems Engineer - SOA Platform (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-10-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Are you ready to shape the future of aerospace with cutting-edge technology? Join our Rotary Wing Platform Systems Team within the Military Avionics group at Collins Aerospace. Here, you will play a crucial role in developing and testing avionics for US Army Special Operations Aviation (SOA) programs. This dynamic position offers flexibility to push the boundaries of technology, enhancing the capabilities of A/MH-6, MH-60M and MH-47G aircraft platforms. This role requires a highly motivated person to help lead the charge for the SOA programs.

What You Will Do:

• You will perform Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) activities for the SOA programs, including requirements/test procedure development, design updates, validation of system updates, etc. 
• You will perform Platform Systems specific on-site execution of requirements-based testing, robustness and ad-hoc testing in a lab environment (schedule flexibility is necessary during formal test phases). 
• You will support cross-functional team development with both external customer stakeholders and internal software and hardware engineering teams for different Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) builds.  
• You will get the opportunity to see your work in action by actively participating on aircraft testing in flight test events at customer facilities.
• You will perform your tasks using various engineering tools including TNT, DOORS, JIRA, PREP, Microsoft, SVN and others.
• You will perform investigations of the Collins Aerospace lab hardware and environment; including integration investigations of the interfaces for Collin Aerospace equipment and government furnished equipment in the lab.
• ~10% travel as needed.

What You Will Learn:

• You will deepen your understanding of aircraft systems engineering, gaining insights into advanced integration and development processes.  
• You will continue to build your leadership skills and influence major project outcomes.  
• You will expand your professional network, working alongside avionics experts and customers.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically 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.
• Ability to obtain a US Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance. 

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Collins Aerospace’s Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) experience. 
• Platform Systems Avionics experience including testing and troubleshooting. 
• Working knowledge / understanding of data busses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429) 
• Experience with TNT, DOORS, PREP, JIRA and/or Microsoft Office Suite is desired. 
• Organizational skills including associated documentation. 
• Research test requirements and prepare test plans and procedures. 

What We Offer:

Benefits:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  
• Adoption Assistance           
• Autism Benefit  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  
•  And more!  

This role may be eligible for relocation.

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