Sr Service Engineer, Avionics Service and Support (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 350 Collins Rd NE BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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 on day 1

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.

Collins Aerospace seeks an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join its service engineering and support team in Cedar Rapids Iowa with the ability to provide on-site support as needed for a number of military installations across the US. This position requires experience with computer hardware and software as well as networking knowledge and experience including Linux RHEL or similar operating systems. The role will involve working with military customers including pilots and maintainers. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating activities with the customer and communicating with Program Management Design Engineering and other Service Engineers on a variety of programs supported by the military aviation systems and the support product line team. The candidate must possess the interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with customers both internal and external to Collins Aerospace in a wide variety of environments. The candidate will be required to attend a variety of internal and external-facing meetings and events and document the discussions for the program team. The candidate will be required to install avionics equipment at fixed geographically remote sites and on airborne military platforms and must perform this work in accordance with engineering specifications.

• This position is a fully onsite role located in Cedar Rapids IA.

• This role may require atypical hours at times based on customer need.Position may require approximately 50-75% travel.

• This role is eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Provide on-site maintenance capabilities including component triage and testing; determine faulty conditions; and repair replace and upgrade as needed.

• Interface with customers (both internal and external) and have a broad understanding of systems.

• Execute program milestones according to the established schedule and ensure the critical path and key dependencies are effectively managed to achieve a successful outcome.

• Review detailed execution plans and schedules with the project management and Service Engineering team lead to ensure adequacy completeness and alignment with the overall program-level plan.

• Advise the customer on the physical installation of multiple types of avionics equipment on ground airborne and shipboard platforms.

• Participate in determining the objectives of the assignment.

• Able to work on a flexible schedule determined by the customer on occasion.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds independently.

• Travel for this role averages 50% and can exceed 75%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in ScienceTechnology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Must hold a current valid drivers license.

• Experience with Python programming Wireshark (understanding the tool) and Linux administration (via experience or CompTIA Linux etc.).

• Experience in avionics integration post-installation testing and certification activities is required.

• Experience training customers and system users both ad-hoc and in the classroom is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• A network certification (e.g. CompTIA Network) or a degree is required.

• Field service experience.

• Previous range experience (PODs/Operators/etc.).

• Prior military experience.

Role Type

*Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles commuting to and from the assigned site is the employees personal responsibility.

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.

Ovia 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.

And more!

Learn More and Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays vision systems and comprehensive digital solutions for global government commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers crews and militaries from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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 86800 USD - 165200 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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