Principal Systems Engineer - Platform Engineering (Remote)

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, and they are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their Rotary Wing Platform Systems Team. This role involves developing and testing avionics for the Special Operations Army Common Avionics Architecture System program, requiring a self-starter who can work independently and mentor younger engineers.

Responsibilities:

• You will perform Platform Systems Engineering (PSE) activities for the SOA CAAS program, including requirements/test procedure development, design updates, execution of test procedures, etc. Tools used are DOORS, JIRA, PREP, Microsoft, SVN and others
• You will support the completion of the Increment plan for the Platform Systems team during the Rotary Wing department-wide planning events
• You will navigate through the bids & pursuits, adhering to Collins Processes
• You will mentor younger engineers through Systems Engineering practices
• You will design system solutions, ensuring the integration of Collins Aerospace products into complex upgrade programs for the SOA CAAS program
• ~10% travel as needed

Requirements:

• 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
• Associated documentation experience
• Experience in Avionics systems (military or civil aircraft)
• Collins Aerospace's Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) experience
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience
• Working knowledge / understanding of data busses and protocols (Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553B, and ARINC-429)
• Strong organizational skills
• Communicate with a wide variety of technical and management personnel as well customers