Senior Systems Engineer - Air Combat Training (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Do 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.

Senior Systems Engineer - Air Combat Training (Onsite)

The Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) Department within Mission Systems strives to improve training capability and realism so that U.S. warfighters and international partners can “train like you fight.” The ACTT engineering team develops state-of-the-art products for cryptographic, datalink, networking, and command and control applications supporting threat and weapon simulations. The complex systems we produce enable military pilots to practice combat maneuvers in the air without the hazards or expense of firing real weapons. We design secure Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) systems and mature them from the concept phase through accreditation, factory production, and installation.

This position is located onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Eligible for relocation assistance.

What You Will Do:

• Support the engineering effort to produce, test, troubleshoot, repair, and deliver air combat test and training hardware
• Create, update, review, and release test procedures
• Produce change orders, engineering change proposals, and waivers
• Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM) to estimate and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk to deliver systems with expected quality
• Support efforts to transition products from engineering development to factory production
• Assist root cause corrective action investigations and efforts to improve yields and reduce manufacturing time
• Innovate to improve technical solutions and process efficiency
• Work in a collaborative Agile development environment

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 5 years of prior relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with the manufacturing and production of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), cable wiring harnesses, or Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
• Experience developing systems requirements or performing systems tests
• Familiarity with military communications, avionics, or data buses
• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment
• Knowledge of Agile development methodology

Location Details: Cedar Rapids - Vibrant & Affordable - A Great Place to Thrive

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has emerged from agricultural roots into an affordable, vibrant community for living, working, and leisure. With over 275,000 people, the area offers residents a myriad of arts, entertainment, dining, and shopping options, yet the cost of living is 11% less than the national average and commute times are under 20 minutes. Residents enjoy live performances in the Alliant Energy PowerHouse arena and historic downtown theaters. Sports enthusiasts get to experience the excitement of Big Ten games at the nearby University of Iowa and cheer on local minor league baseball, hockey, and soccer teams. There are a diverse range of outdoor recreational opportunities among the region’s extensive trails, parks, golf courses, rivers, and lakes. This thriving city also boasts of excellent schools, top-tier hospitals, enriching museums, and a calendar filled with fun festivals and fairs. Cedar Rapids stands as a dynamic community that blends affordability, entertainment, and family-friendly amenities, making it an ideal place to work, play, and call home.

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