Date Posted:
2024-08-01 Country:
United States of America Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA Position Role Type:
Onsite
Have you ever heard the expression “Train Like You Fight, and Fight Like You Train”? When a fighter pilot engages a real threat, the quality of their training can determine whether the mission succeeds or fails. Our pilots need effective, realistic training to prepare for the threats they face today – and those they may have to face tomorrow.

That is what we work toward every day in the Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) department. We are dedicated to revolutionizing airborne pilot training for U.S. Navy and Air Force next-generation fighter jets. Our flagship product, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II), is an on-aircraft, in-flight training system that provides unmatched operational realism to our nation’s top-tier fighter pilots. We are a system of systems development team that designs, integrates, and supports some of the largest, most complex solutions offered by Collins Aerospace.

As a Systems Engineer on our Integration and Range Deployment team, you will work closely with a motivated and passionate team of experts to develop, test, enhance, maintain, and deploy these advanced training systems. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of fighter pilot training and make a difference.

Please note that eligible candidates must live within a commutable distance of Cedar Rapids, IA to work an onsite schedule. This position is eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• You will work hands-on with state-of-the-art technology in cryptography, datalinks, navigation, communication, networking and command and control.
  
• You will have the opportunity to travel to military sites to support lab testing, flight testing, and range installations, and range deployments.
  
• You will deploy and test software builds on real TCTS II hardware.
  
• You will collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and optimize system performance.
  
• You will analyze and resolve system issues, ensuring systems are ready for deployment to military sites.
  
• You will work on realistic and high-fidelity simulations for a variety of fighter jet scenarios.
  

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain experience in multiple in-demand domains including networking messages, GPS, cryptography, and radios.
  
• You will gain industry experience working through the complete development lifecycle of planning, development, verification, certification, and product deployment.
  
• You will get exposure to Agile methodology and industry standards
  
• You will take flight to career tracks that will enable you to be a super-powered individual contributor, an expert in your field or even a business leader. Depending on your goals and desires, we have varying runways you can take off from.
  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
  
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
  
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with and/or coursework on at least one software development language such as C++, Python, or Java.
  
• Basic understanding of networking (UDP and IPv4).
  
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and events
  
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology
  

Learn More and Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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 add: This position is eligible for relocation.

• 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.
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 53,000 USD - 103,000 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/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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