Principal Platform Systems Engineer - KC-46 (Remote)

Date Posted:
2022-11-14-08:00
Country:
United States of America
Location:
RTX99: RTN Remote, Texas
Position Role Type:
Remote
The KC-46 Pegasus is the next generation replacement of the KC-135 Stratotanker and will become the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force (USAF) into the future. This unique asset takes the next steps in flexibility of air refueling by giving the USAF the capabilities of refueling multiple aircraft simultaneously with all situational awareness occurring at the Air Refueling Operator (ARO) station. The ARO stations includes panoramic displays giving the ARO and Boom operators wing-tip to wing-tip vision. The Remote Vision System (RVS) as part of the ARO station will provide the Boom operator with a unique out-the-window 3D experience while sitting within the aircraft.

This position is for a Principal Systems Engineer on the KC-46 Platform Systems Team within Fixed Wing Systems, Military Avionics & Helicopters, and Avionics Engineering at Collins Aerospace.

Typical responsibilities and desirable characteristics include:

• System development in all systems technical elements of an entire development project.
• Ensuring that all systems activities are completed per the Integrated Performance Management Process (IPM) and the Collins Aerospace Technical Consistent Process (TCP).
• Working with the software and hardware teams, technical program manager and systems lead to develop test plans and schedules.
• Performing as the bid leader for small proposals.
• Knowledge in the areas of earned value and risk management.
• Ability to mentor other systems engineers.
• Ability to work with the end user customer in a professional manner.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience OR
• In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required
• Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Bachelor's degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and ability to effectively use DOORS/JAMA/JIRA and ALM tool suite.
• Experience and ability to effectively use Microsoft Project, Powerpoint and Excel.
• Work in a very strong team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrate self-starter personality traits.
• Willingness to travel (domestic).
• A strong communicator with others, both written and verbal.
• This position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30am to 4:30pm workday, or beyond a 40 hour workweek.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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