AFATDS Principal Systems Engineer onsite

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

IN301: 1010 Production Rd Ft Wayne IN 1010 Production Road Fort Wayne IN 46808 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are seeking an experienced onsite Principal Systems Engineer to work on the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) International programs as part of the Systems Engineering Integration and Test department (SEIT) in our Raytheon Technologies (RTX)/Collins Aerospace Fort Wayne Indiana office site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to join the fast paced and exciting Raytheon/Collins team. This is a position with wide reaching responsibilities covering not only the Systems Engineering efforts but also coordination with Program Management Program Engineering and Business Development. Success in this position will enhance the reach of the AFATDS International family of products throughout the world.

The successful candidate is expected to work in a team environment to influence product designs early in the development life cycle providing software requirements design testing and integration for various Field Artillery Command and Control (C2 software products. The team also provides integration and installation support for the systems at the customer field sites as well as developing and conducting training on all related products to the customer at customer training facilities.

This position is located in Fort Wayne IN and includes significant travel throughout the US and International destinations.

What You Will Do:

• Assist customer and Program Management in shaping the requirements architecture especially for Artillery and Fire Support operations.

• Support system level requirements development design integration and test .

• Develop and prepare detailed requirements documents evaluations of customer needs statements and Statement of Work (SOW) details.

• Conduct Site Surveys at customer locations to analyze and develop installation integration and training plans.

• Develop detailed equipment lists to support customer implementation of the system.

• Coordinate with Program Management to support customer presentations and demonstrations.

• Other responsibilities include:

• Install and integrate software products on customer equipment.

• Evaluating troubleshooting and documenting system defects of AFATDS International and MC2 products.

• Troubleshoot system integration networking and security issues that may be outside the normal domain of the AFATDS and MC2 application software.

• Travel to US and OCONUS locations to support software demonstrations software installations and end user training events (Expected travel 3040 of time)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically 8 years of professional experience in the field of engineering or related technical discipline

• Experience with military command and control applications such as AFATDS Cannon Fire Control Systems and/or Rocket/MLRS Fire Control Systems

• Experience supporting military operations at BDE Battalion or lower

• Familiarity with military networking and Tactical Operations Center (TOC) operations

• Familiarity as a software test engineer or field engineer participating in military exercises as a trainer and troubleshooter

• Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree 12 years of relevant experience

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Engineering Science Mathematics Physics or Computer Science

• 6 years of experience in military operations at Battalion or Battery/Company level operations. Cannon or Rocket experience is a plus

• Detailed experience and knowledge of Artillery Command and Control functions capabilities and activities and how the automated systems support the Artillery operations

• Experience with planning and executing operational training events.

• Experience developing military Training and Technical Manual products.

• Experience troubleshooting software applications to identify operational issues affecting system functions

• Certified Military Trainer (Army USMC Air Force etc.. Preferably Artillery Training.

• Working knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing combat net radio LAN network topologies and troubleshooting procedures

• An active SECRET US security clearance or higher

• Valid US Passport

What We Offer:

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employerretirement 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 lifeand accident insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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

• Relocation assistance is available for this position

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger A team whose impact stretches across theworld and even beyond At Collins Aerospace our Mission Systems team helps civilianmilitary and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever andwherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and securecommunications missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft andcollaborative space solutions. By joining our team youll have your own critical part to play inensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are youup for the challenge Join our mission today.

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

This is an Onsite role: 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 weform with our customers and with each other propel us all higher again andagain.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 101000 USD 203000 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 candidates 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 shortterm disability longterm 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 collectivebargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual shortterm and/or longterm incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collectivebargaining 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 companys 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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