Senior Systems Engineer
RTX
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Aguadilla • United States
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About the role
- Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced avionics products, including Head-Up Display systems, Helmet Mounted Display systems, vision systems, and innovative display products for the commercial, corporate, and military aircraft markets.
- Characterize, test, and develop sophisticated algorithms for optical systems to enhance display performance and reliability.
- Define and manage system-level requirements, including preparation of system specifications, system descriptions, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and sub-assembly requirement documentation.
- Provide conceptual system designs to decompose high-level requirements into actionable lower-level requirements; collaborate closely with hardware engineering teams to ensure alignment between system functions and design implementations.
- Lead and participate in system design reviews in accordance with MIL-STD-1521 or similar internal processes, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
- Develop system integration cases and procedures for optical components and sub-assemblies, ensuring seamless integration into avionics systems.
- Manage the planning and execution of system verification and validation activities, including creating traceability artifacts from system functional requirements.
- Create and present technical content for all design reviews, both internal and external, with a focus on delivering high-quality systems that meet program objectives.
- Proactively identify potential technical and programmatic risks, propose solutions, and ensure timely resolution to maintain project schedules and budgets.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within a multidisciplinary team to bring innovative products to market.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% or as needed.
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
- Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
- Experience in requirements definition and verification, including interface definition and a solid understanding of physics, electrical, mechanical, structural, and/or optical design.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, MagicDraw) for system design and requirement management.
- Experience with military avionics deployment and testing.
- Hands-on experience performing optical tests in a lab environment, including the use of specialized equipment.
- Familiarity with display testing methodologies and augmented reality display systems.
- Proficiency with MATLAB for data analysis, algorithm development, and system modeling.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- And more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
algorithm developmentoptical systems testingrequirements definitionsystem verificationsystem integrationdisplay performance enhancementMIL-STD-1521 compliancedata analysissystem modelingoptical design
Soft Skills
technical leadershipcommunicationmentoringproblem-solvingcollaborationrisk managementproject managementpresentation skillsattention to detailproactive identification of risks