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Collins Aerospace lists this Principal Systems Engineer - Athena Control Systems (ONSITE) opportunity in sterling, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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
Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Collins 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.
Collins Aerospace is looking for a Principal Systems Engineer with a passion for engineering and desire to join the Athena Control Systems Team. With a wide variety of Flight Controls, Autopilot, Engine Control, Sensing and Estimation products, the Athena Controls System Team is responsible for architecting, designing, and developing systems that serve manned and unmanned systems for commercial and military customers. As a Principal Systems Engineer on the Athena Control Systems Team, you will be leading the development, certification, and maintenance of systems for safety-critical commercial and military applications. In this role, you'll work with a team of highly motivated world class engineers, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of quality and safety.
You will be asked to apply your knowledge in the following areas to a variety of products/applications that are relevant to both military and commercial industries:
System dynamics and state estimation (linear/nonlinear, navigation/PNT, cooperative PNT, distributed PNT, inertial sensor modeling, oscillator modeling)
Guidance (path planning, mission planning, cooperative teaming, tactical maneuvering)
Control (Fixed Wing, VTOL, HVTOL, Rotorcraft)
Perception (Classification, Identification, SLAM, Feature tracking, Automatic Target Recognition)
This role requires a focus on innovation and strong execution with extensive experience developing, integrating and testing software for safety critical embedded systems.
The ideal candidate for this role has an embedded and application software development background, experience using MATLAB or other tools to run software in the loop testing and analyze data, experience running on target hardware in the loops simulations, experience with developing certified safety critical systems and experience with system integration testing on hardware in a lab environment.
What You Will Do
Lead and participate in software design, system design and program reviews to ensure team progress against milestones are met and tracking project schedules
Write integration and test plans; conduct and lead integration and verification testing to deliver safe high-quality solutions
Lead and manage the engineering bid and planning process for a multi-disciplinary engineering team
Work on multiple programs simultaneously
Provide communication and status to relevant stakeholders
Support verification and traceability of the system requirements
Support peer reviews on test procedures & design documentation
Help drive resolution for technical issues through problem-solving and coordination across impacted teams and subject matter experts
Opportunity to help improve our development processes and tools
This position will require up to 15% travel
Qualities You Must Have
Experience with software development with C/C++, embedded systems and real time operating systems
Experience with development tool sets, for example, Jira, Subversion/Git/Version Management
Knowledge and experience with the aerospace or related industry, vehicle control, algorithm development, and experience with development and testing in a lab environment
Typically 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 experience
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience evaluating inertial, air data and magnetometer sensors
Working knowledge of the Systems Engineering Discipline
Working knowledge and experience with GNSS, DGNSS, RTK and WAAS
Experience working with Requirements Based Development and Requirements Management ToolsExperience with embedded communications protocols, antennas and Flight Dynamics for Rotary and Fixed Wing Platforms
Experience troubleshooting and finding solutions for test equipment and automated test failures
Experience in developing system level solutions that integrate multiple systems into a single offering
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 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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Carrot Health to hormonal 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
This position is eligible for relocation assistance
And more!
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.
Employee Referral Eligible
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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.
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Worksite address
sterling, VA, 22170, US
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