Lead Platform Engineer UK H-47 (ER) (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2024-05-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The Special Operations Aviation (SOA) Systems Engineering team in Military Avionics & Helicopters is seeking a highly self-motivated lead platform engineer to lead our systems engineering efforts for the United Kingdom H-47 Extended Range aircraft. The engineer that takes this position will be responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership to the program team and providing support to the UK and SOA Foreign Military Sales customer. This role will also have opportunities to work and interact with the Army SOA programs.

This is an onsite position located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A comprehensive relocation package maybe available.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) subject matter expert.
• Lead program efforts for requirements and verification analysis, development, and documentation.
• Serve as Product Manager for a platform agile team.
• Lead cross-functional team development which include customer stakeholders and domain engineers.
• Support all customer requests and meetings.
• Mentor and train less experienced systems engineers.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Experience with DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, and ALM tool suite.
• Strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data. 
• Ability to support domestic and foreign travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with CAAS
• Cost Account Management experience
• Experience with civil or military air authority and certification
• A collaborative attitude, accountability for actions taken, execution to plan, and a self-motivation to learn and produce superior results

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

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications:

To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• Be on a career break of one or more years at time of application.
• Have prior experience in the functional area of interest.
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position.

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