Senior Systems Engineer (ONSITE)

Senior Systems EngineerCollins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer who is passionate about solving complex problems and wants to make a real impact on the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) and adjacent programs. In this role, you will take ownership of defining and evolving requirements for a fielded GPS?based approach and landing system used in some of the most demanding operational environments. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high?quality, integrated system solutions.If you enjoy systems thinking, clear technical communication, and driving clarity out of complexity, this is a role where you can thrive—and grow.What You Will DoSupport the JPALS and JPALS-adjacent programsElicit, derive, and define system-level and subsystem-level requirements based on customer specifications and operational conceptsAnalyze stakeholder needs and translate them into technical, testable, and feasible requirementsApply systems thinking to ensure requirements completeness, consistency, and proper allocation across hardware, software, and interfacesWork with the system requirements engineering team and apply technical guidance from the team leadDevelop and maintain requirements in IBM Rational DOORS, including traceability and change impact assessmentCreate and use scripts to automate documentation import/export to/from DOORS across multiple formatsDefine and document system and subsystem interfaces, contributing to ICDs and architecture artifactsParticipate in technical discussions, design reviews, and requirement change assessmentsSupport verification planning by defining verification methods and collaborating with test teamsQualifications You Must HaveFamiliarity with GPS/PNT systemsProficiency with IBM Rational DOORS and requirements management best practicesProficiency with DOORS DXL scriptingExperience with systems engineering activities including requirement derivation, interface definition, allocation, integration, requirement sell?off, analysis, test procedure development, test execution, and results evaluationFamiliarity with generating and maintaining technical documentation such as specifications, ICDs, Test Requirements Documents (TRDs), and Verification Cross?Reference MatricesProficient with Digital Engineering tools (DOORS, Cameo, Microsoft Office Suite, Jira, Confluence)Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experienceQualifications We PreferStrong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle (concept ? design ? integration ? verification ? validation)Ability to understand how system components interactAbility to identify requirement gaps, inconsistencies, conflicts, or duplicationFamiliarity with Engineering Lifecycle Optimization (ELO) – PublishingExposure to Agile development workflows (Jira, Confluence)Experience with Model?Based System Engineering (MBSE) practicesFamiliarity with Verification Cross?Reference Matrices (VCRM), TRDs, or Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) artifactsWhat 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 programAnd 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.