Principal Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

Principal Systems EngineerCollins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.The Joint Precision Approach and Landing Systems (JPALS) group, working on every aspect of guiding airplanes safely to the deck, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to join the JPALS team within Precision Navigation.This engineer will be asked to contribute to a variety of components including, but not limited to: datalink/communications, Position and Time sensors, customer hardware lab testing, military radios, antennas, etc. The possible activities may span the entirety of Engineering Development Lifecycle, including Design, Requirements, Validation & Verification, and Integration & Testing. A large portion of the day will be spent in the lab with hands-on equipment. With the full array of Precision Landing- enabling functionalities, the team is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing systems and producing products that serve the Land, Sea and Airborne domains. Datalinks, Airborne computing, data processing and GPS Sensor Systems are just some of the sub-products that make up the product line.What You Will DoBe involved in the design of brand-new Precision Approach and Landing equipmentPerform hands-on testing in a lab environmentAbility to create, analyze, and review mechanical drawings and schematicsAssist in performing analysis at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposalHelp perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systemsAssist with managing configuration process, perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specificationsAssist with decomposing customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements and generates verification criteria and plans for the requirementsAbility to create, analyze, and review mechanical drawings and schematicsCoordinate with cross-functional team members to complete assignments & projects as defined and on scheduleQualifications You Must HaveIn depth experience as a GPS test engineer and highly skilled in the development and integration on the Ship Global Positioning System Sensor Unit (SGSU) V3Must be highly skilled in automation and test execution, as well as skilled in the creation and troubleshooting of algorithm software prior to software releaseFamiliarity with GPS architecture and design, performance specifications, and test methodologiesActive and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start dateU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experienceWhat We OfferMedical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,?critical illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programThis position is eligible for relocation assistanceAnd more!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.