Senior Systems Test Engineer (Onsite)

About the position

At Collins Aerospace, we're working side-by-side with our customers and partners to dream, design and deliver solutions that redefine the future of our industry. By reaching across the markets, we serve and drawing on our vast portfolio of expertise, we are making the most powerful concepts in aerospace a reality every day. As the industry faces new challenges and embraces new technologies, Collins is collaborating and innovating with our customers to bring big ideas to life. And together, we're redefining the future of aerospace. Solipsys, a wholly owned subsidiary of Collins Aerospace/RTX, is an industry leader in the development of integrated C4I Network Centric Defense System solutions for both the Domestic and International DoD. In this position, you will serve as a technical lead on challenging software development projects. You will be engaged with exciting and innovative advancements in Multi-Sensor and Information Fusion, Networked Situational Awareness, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Visualization technologies. This position is located in Fulton, MD and does require some travel to customer sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform full life cycle systems engineering tasks including system requirements analysis, definition, architecture design, trade studies, integration, verification and validation (V&V), formal testing, and software installation.
• Serve as technical leader of small to medium engineering development teams.
• Work with systems engineering discipline subject matter experts for department, solving critical technical problems with innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Experience as lead systems or test engineer on a software development program.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating system and Java and C++ software languages.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 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, 10 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

• Experience with any of the following functions: radar sensor integration, track filtering and track management techniques and algorithms, and any of these systems: Link 16 Tactical Data Link (J series messages), Command and Control (C2), Surveillance/Radars, Air Traffic Control, Mission Planning, Missile Systems or Combat/Fire Control Systems, or Shipboard Combat Systems such as Aegis and SSDS Mk II.
• Experience with Systems of Systems Software Integration and Test across multiple operating environments such as Linux, Windows, Virtual Machines, and Containers.
• Experience with on-site customer software installation and systems integration along with leading of formal software qualification tests and demonstrations.
• Experience integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies into real time software systems.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) techniques, and the Unified Modeling Language (UML).

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.
• Eligible for relocation.