Collins Aerospace
Senior Systems Engineer - Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Senior Systems Engineer – Avionics Test Engineering
Location: HIA32, Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498-0505 USA.
Date Posted: 2025-10-15.
Country: United States of America.
Position Role Type: Onsite.
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance: None / Not Required.
The Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the manufacturing test solutions in support of the $5B Avionics strategic business unit as well as external customers including armed services and airlines both domestic and international.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Participate in program planning and risk management both technical and programmatic from bid to deployment phase
Develop Test System requirements and validation procedures; provide technical solutions for building the Test Solutions as per the requirements
Collaborate with both project teams and external end users/customers
Primary interface coordinating with Production/Service Center, Design Engineering, and Test Engineering Hardware and Software engineers
Integrate working with multiple disciplines to ensure a successful solution development, delivering through sustainment
Perform Verification and Validation of Test Solutions
Perform trade study and market analysis to benchmark industry leading Test Solutions
Support Product line strategy for Test Solutions; support process improvement and reuse of technical solutions at a Systems level
Support Test time reduction and analyze test failures
Provide technical mentoring to other junior engineers
Occasional travel to Iowa manufacturing sites
QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE
Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years of experience, or in the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
Experience with engineering development tools such as DOORS, Jama, Matlab, Atlassian collaboration tools, and Microsoft Office 365 suite
Experience in requirements verification and validation, and developing verification criteria and procedures for the requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve operational goals
Experience in requirements development including stakeholder analysis, decomposition of systems level requirements into hardware and software sub‑systems
Good organizational skills
Experience with Agile Methodologies
Experience with modern scripting languages (e.g., C++, LabVIEW, Python, etc.)
Experience with avionics industry standards, such as ARINC‑429, ARINC‑661 (display interface), ARINC‑664 (AFDX), ARINC‑818, and IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet)
Problem‑solving skills with the ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges
Detail‑oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Collins Enterprise Values including Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation
BENEFITS – WHAT WE OFFER
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a 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 illness insurance, 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!
This position may be eligible for relocation.
LEARN MORE & APPLY NOW Collins Aerospace, an 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.
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
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. 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.
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.
The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD – 164,000 USD. 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.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms.
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The Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering organization responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the manufacturing test solutions in support of the $5B Avionics strategic business unit as well as external customers including armed services and airlines both domestic and international.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Participate in program planning and risk management both technical and programmatic from bid to deployment phase
Develop Test System requirements and validation procedures; provide technical solutions for building the Test Solutions as per the requirements
Collaborate with both project teams and external end users/customers
Primary interface coordinating with Production/Service Center, Design Engineering, and Test Engineering Hardware and Software engineers
Integrate working with multiple disciplines to ensure a successful solution development, delivering through sustainment
Perform Verification and Validation of Test Solutions
Perform trade study and market analysis to benchmark industry leading Test Solutions
Support Product line strategy for Test Solutions; support process improvement and reuse of technical solutions at a Systems level
Support Test time reduction and analyze test failures
Provide technical mentoring to other junior engineers
Occasional travel to Iowa manufacturing sites
QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE
Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years of experience, or in the absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
Experience with engineering development tools such as DOORS, Jama, Matlab, Atlassian collaboration tools, and Microsoft Office 365 suite
Experience in requirements verification and validation, and developing verification criteria and procedures for the requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve operational goals
Experience in requirements development including stakeholder analysis, decomposition of systems level requirements into hardware and software sub‑systems
Good organizational skills
Experience with Agile Methodologies
Experience with modern scripting languages (e.g., C++, LabVIEW, Python, etc.)
Experience with avionics industry standards, such as ARINC‑429, ARINC‑661 (display interface), ARINC‑664 (AFDX), ARINC‑818, and IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet)
Problem‑solving skills with the ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges
Detail‑oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Collins Enterprise Values including Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation
BENEFITS – WHAT WE OFFER
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a 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 illness insurance, 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!
This position may be eligible for relocation.
LEARN MORE & APPLY NOW Collins Aerospace, an 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.
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
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. 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.
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.
The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD – 164,000 USD. 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.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms.
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