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Collins Aerospace · 2 hours ago

Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Rockford, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, and they are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their design engineering team. This role focuses on providing technical support for the integration, verification, and validation of mission-critical products, while also assisting manufacturing and production teams with testing challenges.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the design engineering team and assist manufacturing and production teams with addressing specific challenges related to the testing of power and actuation systems

Understanding technical requirements and derive requirements for the test environment as needed

Support software team through identification and development of utilities for analyzing data and expediting failure resolution

Diagnose electrical failures or issues within the test environment and test equipment

Take a lead role in managing engineering tasks for specific initiatives, ensuring timely progress and completion while maintaining alignment with project goals

Maintain and update a dashboard to track current test support activities handled by the Systems and Electrical team, including task statuses, progress updates, and resource requirements

Communicate progress updates, milestones, and estimated completion timelines to stakeholders for engineering-only initiatives

Develop detailed test manuals, troubleshooting flowcharts, and technical documentation to guide production and engineering teams

Assist with failure investigations by leveraging root cause analysis tools and implementing corrective actions

Read, interpret, and create engineering prints and technical documentation to support troubleshooting and production efforts

Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions aligned with team objectives and operational goals

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address recurring issues and improve troubleshooting and documentation processes

Qualification

Automated test systemsElectrical circuits troubleshootingRequirements management (DOORS)Failure investigation methodsDashboard maintenanceProgramming C/C++Programming PythonTechnical documentationProcess improvementLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

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

Proficiency in automated test systems, such as LabVIEW or similar tools, is required

Electrical circuits, test and measurement equipment integration and troubleshooting experience

Experience with requirements management databases, i.e. – DOORS for requirements management and linking requirements to test procedures

Experience maintaining dashboards or similar tools to track task progress and identify resource needs, and communication to stakeholders

Familiarity with failure investigation methods, including root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA)

Ability to read and produce detailed engineering prints and technical documentation

Preferred

Proven ability to take initiative and lead engineering tasks

Strong organizational and process-oriented skills with a focus on creating clear, actionable documentation

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage tasks and coordinate efforts across teams

A proactive mindset with a strong sense of accountability and ownership for assigned initiatives

Experience in the operation, test, and troubleshooting of power and actuation systems

Development of integration, verification, and validation planning documentation of integration and test plans, procedures, reports, status reports, and other related documentation

Experience in programming C/C++, Python, or other programming languages. Experience with DevSecOps/TDD/BDD; Security+

Experience with automated test scripting and automated data analysis

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!