Sr. Systems Engineer - Connected Aviation (Onsite)

RTX•Annapolis, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities 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. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will become an integral part of the Networks & Connectivity Engineering (NCE) division within the Connected Aviation Solutions business. This role offers the chance to work on the cutting-edge GLOBALink system, a world-class air-to-ground communications system that serves both commercial aviation and government air traffic authorities worldwide. You will be able to lead and participate in systems engineering projects in Asian and international markets, collaborating with corporate engineering teams to design, develop, and implement critical system upgrades to ensure optimal system performance. GLOBALink is currently embracing a pivotal part of our product development life cycle, and in this role, you will contribute to modernizing communication and messaging infrastructure that enhances the services we deliver to our aviation customers. The system comprises hundreds of radio ground stations, interfaces with satellite ground-earth stations, and connects to hundreds of airlines and civil aviation authority systems. You will be a key player in managing complex message processing and system management servers, all supported by a robust and intricate communication infrastructure. This dynamic role allows you to work on genuinely global projects that have a tangible impact on the future of aviation communications.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Must have experience with the entire lifecycle—development, testing, implementation, and long-term support.
Must have the ability to travel to Asian markets to support system integration and customer engagement activities (10% travel).
Must be able to provide on-call support as necessary to ensure system performance and reliability.
Must have experience coordinating and performing in-depth tests, end-user requirements reviews, and end-user training.
Must have experience working in a highly integrated team environment with software, hardware, and systems engineers.
Must have experience or knowledge of how Linux OS (Red Hat) works, with experience designing OS systems for software packages.
Familiarity with networking concepts, protocols, and services, including TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS.
Must have experience developing and negotiating software and systems engineering requirements with stakeholders from inception through the entire lifecycle delivery of requirements.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of systems engineering concepts, software development lifecycle, acceptance testing, configuration management, mitigating controls, and vulnerability management.
Perform system hardening per NIST, DFARS, or NAS-based assessment and control requirements.
Knowledge of Enrollment over Secure Transport (EST) and IPSec IKE.
Engagement in systems engineering, software development lifecycle, and engineering practices, solutions, and analysis.
Experience with use cases, process flows, and UML.
Experience with software engineering and network infrastructure teams, bringing architectural elements to life on large-scale ARINC Message Queuing Service (AMQS) applications and platforms.
Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware or Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM).
Experience with virtual server implementation and management.
Experience with aeronautical communication, air traffic management, or airline operations.
Experience working with government and international customers.
Knowledge of contemporary network technologies that may be applicable in addressing product and market needs.
Adaptability and continuous learning: learning new technologies and the ability to adapt to changing requirements.
Project management: Agile, Scrum, managing multiple projects, timely delivery.
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Experience leading design enhancements with stakeholders from conception through lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

You will work onsite three days a week in Annapolis, MD.
You will analyze statements of need and business requirements to generate technical requirements.
10% travel to Asia in support of system upgrades and on-site training.
You will apply systems engineering standards and best practices to ensure traceability to customer requirements.
You will document system architecture, design, and configurations, creating clear and concise technical documentation to support long-term maintenance and upgrades.
You will develop a comprehensive migration strategy, including the approach, affected stakeholders, timeline, resource allocation, and milestones for success.
Lead technical upgrades, ensuring that tasks have been accomplished according to plans and providing regular updates on progress, obstacles, and successes to technical teams and stakeholders.
You will design and implement system architectures that ensure compatibility across multiple platforms and environments.
You will troubleshoot and resolve software and systems issues, diagnose root causes, and implement efficient solutions to maintain system performance and uptime (99.999%).
You will integrate solutions with external systems operated by external companies or agencies.
You will develop and implement software and system testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing, to ensure the integrity and functionality of the systems.

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!