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Collins Aerospace · 9 hours ago

Principal Systems Engineer - A2G (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $204K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for the development of the next generation product line solutions. This role involves leading system test strategies, managing certification activities, and collaborating with various teams to ensure the design and effectiveness of avionics systems.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Responsibilities

You will lead the development of a system test strategy and manage certification activities, ensuring our technologies meet the highest standards of safety and effectiveness

You will plan and oversee system certification events, from initial design reviews to final compliance checks

You will drive the product architecture discussions, focusing on designing systems that are not just effective but also certifiable

You will maintain oversight into testing equipment and resources, ensuring everything is in place for successful project execution

You will be the go-to person for all certification-related queries, providing expert guidance and support to your team and stakeholders

Develop requirements for a highly integrated DAL A computing system in accordance with industry guidance (ARP4754B) and program plans

Drive the product architecture discussions, focusing on designing systems that are not just effective but also certifiable. This requires close collaboration with Hardware, Software, Safety, and Security teams

10% travel as needed

Qualification

Safety critical systemsAvionics certification processRequirements authoringEmbedded hardware testingAutomated testing scriptingCommunicationAdaptabilitySelf-motivation

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

Experience with safety critical system, hardware, or software development (e.g. DO-178C, DO-254, or ARP4754A/B)

Experience authoring and validating requirements

Preferred

Experience with the avionics equipment certification process

Experience working with stakeholders to generate concepts of operations and use cases

Experience authoring in-depth technical documents

Experience working with and testing embedded hardware and software

Experience developing automated tests utilizing scripting

Excellent communication skills for both internal and external customers

Adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborating with teammates to make the best decisions, enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment

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!