Senior Systems Engineer - Air Vehicle Operations (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2026-02-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.Security Clearance Type:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. We have the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Collins Collaborative Mission Autonomy team is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer- Air Vehicle Operations with an active US Secret security clearance to join our team. This is an onsite position and can be located in Fort Wayne, IN (preferred), or McKinney, TX or Cedar Rapids, IA or El Segundo, CA. At Collins Aerospace, you will work on cutting edge technology and contribute to programs that save lives and enable the freedoms we enjoy.

What You Will Do:

• Participate in collaborative, cross-discipline integrated product teams composed of systems, software, test, and hardware engineers.
• Support systems engineering program deliverables, including but not limited to model-based engineering models, systems architecture artifacts & description documents, and instruction manuals.
• Support requirements development & management for our autonomy products, starting from operational analysis down to systems/software requirements.
• Collaborate with customers and user community to develop and refine autonomous systems.
• Support the Systems Engineering leadership team to provide an innovative solution that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Responsibilities span the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, flight test, and field support.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support working groups, system integration and test, customer events, and related external activities.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other team members, teammates, and disciplines

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Demonstrated completion of assigned tasks on time and on budget and completed work products are of high quality.
• Typically requires 5+ years of work-related experience with Systems Engineering, to include, but not limited to:
• Experience with requirement management and related tools (e.g., IBM Rational DOORS/DOORS Next Generation).
• Demonstrated experience with requirements decomposition of complex systems.
• Experience working System Modeling Language (SysML) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) toolsets (e.g., Cameo Enterprise Architect, IBM Rational Rhapsody).
• Experience in technical writing (e.g., System Engineering Management Plans, Technical reports, Engineering notebooks, Test Plans, Instruction manuals, etc.).
• Operational knowledge of air vehicle flight and sustainment operations.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Domain knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Network Communications, Datalinks, Multi-Function RF Capabilities, and Autonomy systems development.
• Private Pilot License or familiarity with aviation concepts, airworthiness activities, knowledge and understanding of National Airspace regulations and operating restrictions.
• Experience in analysis of warfare Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P).
• Experience leading a team, Integrated Product Team, or similar.
• Familiarity modeling & simulation (e.g., AFSIM), Python, Linux, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks like Behave, Gherkin
• Familiarity with software development methodologies such as: Agile development/lifecycle, Test Driven Development.
• Demonstrated work is performed without appreciable direction.
• Ability to work on site regularly (60% +).
• Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Engineering from and ABET approved college or university.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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