Systems Engineer I, Mission Sensor Manager
Collins Aerospace
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About the Role
This is an Onsite Systems Engineer I position supporting Mission Sensors, Weapons, and IFF (Identification Friendly or Foe) avionics systems. The role involves developing requirements, tests, and verification, along with software and systems integration for aerospace and defense applications. You will work within a collaborative Agile team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and define software requirements using DOORs.
- Develop automated and semi-automated test scripts using Python to validate software functionality and system performance.
- Verify software builds in integrated lab environments and support formal verification events.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to refine system requirements and design solutions.
- Present technical progress and status updates to Agile team members and engineering leadership.
What You Will Learn
- Gain experience integrating Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) software supporting mission sensors, weapons, and IFF avionics systems.
- Deepen expertise across multiple phases of the aerospace systems lifecycle within a collaborative Agile environment.
- Strengthen systems engineering skills by supporting requirements development, verification, and integration efforts.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
- Experience with scripting using Python (or similar).
Qualifications We Prefer
- Familiarity with Requirements Development.
- Familiarity with Git or SVN, Jira, Confluence.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
Additional Information
- Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-182
- Position Role Type: Onsite
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Security Clearance: None/Not Required