Senior Systems Engineer – Integration (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-01-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Have you ever heard the expression “Train Like You Fight, and Fight Like You Train”? When a fighter pilot engages a real threat, the quality of their training can determine whether the mission succeeds or fails.  Our military pilots protect us – and we owe them the best training our nation can provide.  That is what we work toward every day in the Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) department. We are dedicated to revolutionizing airborne pilot training for U.S. Navy and Air Force next-generation fighter jets. Our flagship product, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II), is an on-aircraft, in-flight training system that provides unmatched operational realism to our nation’s top-tier fighter pilots.  We are a system of systems development team that designs, integrates, and supports some of the largest, most complex solutions offered by Collins Aerospace.   

As a Senior Systems Engineer on our Integration and Range Deployment team, you will play a pivotal role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining these advanced training systems. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of fighter pilot training and support the warfighter, working closely with a motivated and passionate team of experts to create, test, and deploy systems that provide an unparalleled level of realism, interactivity, and effectiveness.  This position is located onsite at our Cedar Rapids, IA site. Eligible for relocation.

What YOU will do: 

• You will work hands-on with state-of-the-art technology in cryptography, datalinks, navigation, communication, networking and command and control.  

• You will have the opportunity to travel to military sites to support lab testing, flight testing, and range installations, and range deployments.   

• You will lead project teams and efforts. 

• You will deploy and test software builds on real TCTS II hardware.  

• You will collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and optimize system performance. 

• You will analyze and resolve system issues, ensuring systems are ready for deployment to military sites. 

• You will work on realistic and high-fidelity simulations for a variety of fighter jet scenarios.  

• You will serve as an expert resource on system operation and functionality for other teams in the department. 

What YOU will learn: 

• You will gain experience in multiple in-demand domains including networking messages, GPS, cryptography, and radios.  

• You will gain industry experience working through the complete development lifecycle of planning, development, verification, certification, and product deployment.  

• You will get exposure to Agile methodology and industry standards. 

• You will take flight to career tracks that will enable you to be a super-powered individual contributor, an expert in your field or even a business leader. Depending on your goals and desires, we have varying runways you can take off from. 

Education and Experience: 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience (excluding internships) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.  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. 

Skills you must have:

• Experience with at least one software development languages such as C++, Python, or Java.  

• Experience with hardware, software, or systems-level testing   

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively lead project teams. 

• Demonstrated ability to identify complex problems, evaluate options, and develop solutions. 

• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and effectively.  

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with limited guidance.  

Skills We Value 

• Basic understanding of networking (UDP and IPv4)  

• Willingness to travel to customer sites and events. 

• Experience with Python 

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology

• Basic understanding of networking (UDP and IPv4)  

• Willingness to travel to customer sites and events. 

• Experience with Python 

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