Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering

Unspecified

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

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has multiple openings for a Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA. Travel up to 3 times per year to Canada.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU will do

• Perform analysis at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Manage configuration process, perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Perform architectural exploration.
• Consider and evaluate alternatives accounting for similar metrics.
• Decompose customer specifications and system level requirements into sub- system and piece part requirements, and generate verification criteria and plans for the requirements.
• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field and 8 years of progressive experience as a Systems Engineer or related role. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field and 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer or related role would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 5 years of aerospace experience developing, verifying, validating and certifying safety critical avionics features, products and systems following OEM requirements, regulatory agencies regulations, and industry standards such as DO178B/C, ARP4754, DO-160.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience investigating root causes of issues discovered during flight testing and in-service aircraft operations.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk of moderate to large complex projects/programs.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience using engineering development tools like DOORS, Agile, JIRA, JAMA in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Avionics: 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.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This

includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range is $157,269.00 to $203,000.00 USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.