Principal Computer Systems Engineer Onsite

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Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-C Ave NE BLDG 130

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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None/Not Required

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Not Required

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace 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.

As a Principal Computer Systems Engineer you will play a pivotal role in designing and integrating the next generation of avionics computing products. You will work at the intersection of systems hardware software and FPGA development translating systems requirements into avionics computer architecture and overseeing the integration verification and certification processes. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy understanding how embedded computing solutions function and want to influence technical decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

What You Will Do:

• Developing avionics computer system architecture based on systems requirements.
• Defining and managing interfaces between hardware software and FPGA components.
• Overseeing integration and verification of embedded computing systems.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system compatibility and performance.
• Supporting the certification process for avionics computing products.
• Providing technical guidance and expertise throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Analyzing and resolving system-level technical challenges during design and integration phases.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Experience in requirements engineering including defining and managing system requirements.
• Experience in systems architecture development for embedded computing solutions.
• Experience in embedded computer architecture design integration and verification.
• Experience in defining and managing hardware/software/FPGA interfaces.
• Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of experience or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Experience with avionics certification processes and standards.
• Prior experience as a software hardware or FPGA engineer.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

What We Offer

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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance group legal ID theft protection
• Birth adoption parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health fertility and family building
• 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course that wouldnt be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization as well as our engineers a highly skilled accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves we need fresh creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesnt shy away from big opportunities If so we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves our teams and the status quo and where we will work to find a way the right way to achieve what others can only dream of.

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.

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 thats redefining aerospace every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107500 USD - 204500 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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