Sr Service Engineer, Avionics Service and Support (Onsite)

at  Collins Aerospace

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 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.
• Must hold a current and valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds independently
• Experience with Python Programming Wireshark – Understanding the tool Linux Administration either by Experience/CompTIA Linux+/etc Network Certifications (CompTIA Network+) /or degree background is required.
• Experience performing avionics, integration, post-installation test, and certification activities is a must.
• Experience training customers and system users ad-hoc or in the classroom is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Field service experience.
• Previous range experience (PODs/Operators/etc.).
• Prior military experience.
  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.
  Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Onsite
Collins Aerospace is looking for an experienced, Senior Systems Engineer to join their service engineering and support team located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This position requires both computer hardware and software experience, networking knowledge/experience, with Linux RHEL or similar operating systems. The role will involve working around military customers, both pilots and maintainers. The candidate will be responsible for coordination of activities with the customer, communicating with Program Management, Design Engineering, and other Service Engineers on a variety of programs supported by the military aviation systems and support product line team. Candidate must possess the necessary people skills to effectively communicate with customers, internal and external to Collins Aerospace under a wide variety of environments. Candidate will be required to attend a variety of meetings/events that are both internal and external facing and document the discussions for the program team. Installation of avionics equipment at fixed, geographically remote sites and on airborne military platforms will be required and must be performed in accordance with engineering specifications.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide on-site maintenance capabilities to include component triage & testing, determine faulty condition, repair, replace, and upgrade as needed.
• Interface with customers (both internal and external) with a wide range of system understanding.
• Execute program milestones according to established schedule and ensure critical path and key dependencies are effectively managed to achieve successful outcome.
• Review detailed execution plans and schedules with the project management and Service Engineering team lead to ensure adequacy, completeness, and harmonization with the overall program level plan.
• Advise the customer on the physical installation of multiple types of avionics equipment on ground, airborne, and ship-board platforms.
• Participate in determining objectives of assignment.
• Able to work on a flexible schedule determined by the customer on occasion.
• Travel for this role averages 50% and may exceed 75%,