About the position
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. We are seeking an experienced 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 Fort Wayne, Indiana office. This position involves software system validation and verification along with training development and execution. The successful candidate will work in a team environment to influence product designs early in the development life cycle, providing software testing, integration, and validation for various Field Artillery Command and Control (C2) software products. The role includes integration and installation support for systems at customer field sites and developing and conducting training on all related products to the customer at training facilities. This position requires significant travel throughout the US and International destinations.
Responsibilities
- Support system level integration and test planning, design, and execution.
- Develop and prepare detailed integration and verification plans, procedures, and test cases.
- Perform integration and test activities at RTX/Collins Aerospace and US/International customer locations.
- Full integration level and system level testing of the current set of AFATDS and Mobile Command and Control (MC2) software applications.
- Install and integrate software products on customer equipment.
- Develop training plans and conduct training lessons for the AFATDS and MC2 products.
- Develop Training Products and Technical Manuals for use by customers.
- Evaluate, troubleshoot, and document 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 25% of time)
Requirements
- Typically, 5+ 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
- Familiarity with software test engineer or field engineer participating in military exercises as a trainer and troubleshooter
- Experience supporting military operations at BDE, Battalion or lower
- Familiarity with military networking and Tactical Operations Center operations
- 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 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
Nice-to-haves
- An active SECRET US security clearance, or higher
- 6+ years of experience in military operations at Battalion or Battery/Company level operations. Cannon or Rocket experience is a plus
- Certified Military Trainer (Army, USMC, Air Force, etc.). Preferably Artillery Training.
- Experience developing military Training and Technical Manual products
- Experience troubleshooting software applications to identify operational issues affecting system functions
- Detailed experience and knowledge of Artillery Command and Control functions, capabilities and activities and how the automated systems support the Artillery operations
- Working knowledge of Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, combat net radio, LAN network topologies, and troubleshooting procedures
- Valid US Passport
- Bachelors/Masters/PhD in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science
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
- Relocation assistance
- And more!
