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Collins Aerospace · 6 hours ago

Communications Systems Interface Engineer (Hybrid)

Rockford, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

8+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technologies, seeking a Communications Systems Interface Engineer to guide the development of aerospace communication interfaces. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, shaping technical strategies, and ensuring effective execution of interface development projects.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical direction across systems, hardware, software, and test engineering to architect robust communication and interface solutions for power distribution systems

Own the interface I/O and communications architecture strategy, influencing design decisions and shaping long-term communication approaches across platforms

Decompose system-level requirements into actionable hardware, software, and test requirements to ensure alignment and efficiency

Perform project estimation, defining scope, staffing needs, cost drivers, and schedule impacts for interface development tasks

Lead Agile-based planning, sprint execution, backlog refinement, and cross-team coordination

Track progress, risks, and dependencies across engineering teams, ensuring milestones are met and communicated effectively

Develop, monitor, and manage budgets, earned value, and resource allocation for interface development efforts

Create and maintain multi-year technology roadmaps for data bus strategies, interface architectures, tool improvements, automation, and test capabilities

Identify opportunities to mature communication technologies, improve development efficiency, and streamline integration workflows

Drive innovation in data bus technologies (ARINC, CAN, 1553, AFDX, Ethernet), modeling tools, and verification methods

Mentor junior engineers in requirements development, debugging, lab practices, and systems thinking

Contribute to performance feedback, skill development planning, and technical career growth for the team

Lead technical design reviews, champion good engineering discipline, and maintain a culture of quality and continuous improvement

Develop interface verification strategies, simulation approaches, and system-level test plans

Lead hands-on integration efforts in system labs, ensuring proper electrical behavior, data bus communication, and system interoperability

Direct root-cause investigations, troubleshooting activities, and corrective-action implementation

Oversee creation and maintenance of ICDs, I/O signal definitions, and data path documentation using modern web-based tools

Ensure traceability and configuration control across DOORS, Synergy, and Agile artifacts

Present schedule updates, risk assessments, architectural decisions, and integration results to leadership and external stakeholders

Qualification

Aerospace communication standardsAgile executionProject estimationTechnology roadmapsSignal integrityBudget trackingDOORS proficiencyPython programmingTroubleshootingTeam leadershipCross-functional coordinationMentoring

Required

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

Preferred

Electrical engineering background with hands-on experience in aerospace communication standards (ARINC 664/AFDX, ARINC 429, ARINC 825/CAN, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 629)

Experience designing, analyzing, or verifying Ethernet or CAN communication hardware

Strong understanding of signal integrity, transmission line theory, and lab-based debugging tools (oscilloscope, TDR)

Experience with project estimation, schedule and resource planning, Agile execution (Scrum, SAFe), and budget tracking

Demonstrated ability to create technology roadmaps, perform multi-year planning, and coordinate effectively across cross-functional teams

Proficiency with DOORS, Synergy, JIRA, and modern version control practices

Experience using Python, VBA, XML, or DXL for automation and data transformation

Familiarity with aviation data bus design assurance standards such as CRI-F66, CRI-F30, CM E-09, and AC 20-156

Benefits

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 illness insurance, 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!