Date Posted:
2023-11-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Join the Mission Systems Tactical Communication Systems Department and help shape communication solutions for militaries around the world! We work to be the most trusted source of communications for military and defense applications. As a Systems Engineering professional, you will design and develop military software-defined radio products covering all spectrum bands. You will be developing the next generation of both networking and non-networking software defined radio waveforms for existing and new communication platforms and interfacing with multi-discipline engineering teams to create total system solutions, addressing both domestic and international customer needs. To view more on Mission Systems, click here: https://www.yoiutube.com/watch?v=u5C9hcL_5Do
We are looking for Systems Engineers who are interested in experiencing all elements of the communication design process including system-level trades, requirements development, communication system architecture and design, performance assessment, integration and test, verification, validation, and sustainment of fielded products.
Primary responsibilities:
- Assessment of market needs and operational concepts and decomposing into system architectures.
- Design at all levels of the total system product including concept, design, fabrication, modeling, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
- Direct customer support for installation and integration of radio products deployed on airborne and ground-based platforms around the world.
- Capturing customer requirements and operational concepts to be translated into a system architecture and design.
- Functional breakdowns, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
- Decomposition of customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements, and develops verification criteria and plans for the requirements.
- Heading technical planning, system integration, and verification and validation events of total system solutions, while maintaining cost and schedule and balancing risks.
- Coaching and mentoring of peers, and communication
- Definition and implementation of systems engineering strategies
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR
- Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience OR In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements
Candidate is expected to be able to demonstrate communication skills and an ability/desire to work in a team environment, establishing collaborative working relationships with peers and co-workers. The candidate must be adaptable to change, determined to accomplish tasks based on program schedule and contribute to a positive work environment. A successful candidate will consistently produce exemplary results on the projects and teams they collaborate with.
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
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Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
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Tuition reimbursement
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Life insurance and disability coverage
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Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
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Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
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Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
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Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
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Autism Benefit
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Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
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Adoption Assistance
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Best Doctors, second opinion program
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And more!
Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.
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.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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