Senior Principal Systems Engineer Athena Control Systems (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-STERLING-Davis Dr DAVIS

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Collins Aerospace an RTX company is looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer with a passion for engineering and desire to join the Athena Control Systems Team. With a wide variety of Flight Controls Autopilot Engine Control Sensing and Estimation products the Athena Controls System Team is responsible for architecting designing and developing systems that serve manned and unmanned systems for commercial and military customers. As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer on the Athena Control Systems Team you will be leading the development certification and maintenance of systems for safety-critical commercial and military this role youll work with a team of highly motivated world class engineers ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

You will be asked to apply your knowledge in the following areas to a variety of products/applications that are relevant to both military and commercial industries:
System dynamics and state estimation (linear/nonlinear navigation/PNT cooperative PNT distributed PNT inertial sensor modeling oscillator modeling)
Guidance (path planning cooperative teaming swarm optimization tactical maneuvering dogfighting)
Control (Fixed Wing VTOL HVTOL Rotorcraft)
Perception (Classification Identification SLAM Feature tracking Automatic Target Recognition)

This role requires a focus on innovation & strong execution as well as a deep theoretical understanding of estimation control guidance and perception theory. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in a relevant STEM field and enjoy collaborating with a highly dynamic team of their peers.

The ideal candidate for this role has a GNC background experience using MATLAB Simulink or other simulation tools to develop control systems experience with developing certified safety critical systems and experience with manufacturing and production of embedded electronics systems.

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Provide project execution management including detail planning cost account management status and analysis while also participating in system design and implementation activities where possible
Lead and manage the engineering bid and planning process for a multi-disciplinary engineering team
Collaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) on program goals including regular interface with Value Stream Leadership and Engineering Management
Work on multiple programs simultaneously
Provide communication and status to relevant stakeholders
Support verification and traceability of the system requirements
Support peer reviews on test procedures & design documentation
Own the development of your design approach through collaboration with subject matter experts
Drive resolution for technical issues through problem-solving and coordination across impacted teams
Have the opportunity to improve our approaches through sharing lessons learned with the team and department

Qualifications You Must Have
Strong theoretical background in one or more of the following areas is required:
1. System dynamics modeling (Fixed Wing VTOL HVTOL Rotorcraft)
2. State estimation (linear/nonlinear navigation/PNT cooperative PNT distributed PNT oscillator modeling)
3. Simultaneous Localization and Mapping or SLAM (lidar radar imu etc)
4. Experience working with GPS in both ground and air applications
5. Guidance (tactical maneuvering relative maneuvering multi-platform coordinated guidance)
6. Control (linear control nonlinear control concepts time-critical cooperative control)
7. Machine Learning and AI concepts as they relate to perception systems path planning and decision making
This position will require up to 15% travel
Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer
Experience evaluating inertial air data and magnetometer sensors
Working knowledge of the Systems Engineering Discipline
Working knowledge and experience with GNSS DGNSS RTK and WAAS
Experience working with Requirements Based Development and Requirements Management Tools
Experience with embedded communications protocols antennas and Flight Dynamics for Rotary and Fixed Wing Platforms
Experience troubleshooting and finding solutions for test equipment and automated test failures
Experience investigating product defects including those on the advanced radio communications equipment and avionics LRUs
Experience in developing system level solutions that integrate multiple systems into a single offering
More than 3 years of GNC experience (post degree)
Willingness to travel and represent the company at customer sites
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

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 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 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
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 youll 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 thats redefining aerospace every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 145600 USD - 276800 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 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 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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