Senior Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here:

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Electric Power Systems – Power Distribution product group. This role offers high responsibility within a fast-paced, dynamic environment and strong cross-collaboration with both software and hardware teams.

In this role, you will work closely with a geographically distributed team to define and developoptimalsystem architectures that balance technical performance with life-cycle cost. You willbe responsible fordefining,maintaining, documenting, and testing system requirements for secondary power distribution products.

What you Will Do

• Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, including local and remote team members, to support full life-cycle development of electric power distribution systems, including planning, design, verification, certification, and qualification

• Develop andoptimizeelectric power distribution system architectures that meet or exceed product development, performance, and life-cycle cost requirements

• Define, manage, document, andmaintainsystem requirements throughout the product lifecycle for secondary power distribution products

• Support certification activities in compliance with aerospace standards, with ARP4754 as a typical framework

• Confirm product design performance, capability, and reliability through hands-on engineering testing in product test laboratories

• Collaborate closely with internal systems and software engineering teams to analyze system behavior and conduct engineering investigations on electronic products

• Support system integration activities and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to seamlessly integrate power distribution product designs into Chapter 24aircraftelectrical systems

• Participate in and present technical content at internal and external design and program review boards

• Engage with customers and program stakeholders to ensure system-level solutions align with technical, operational, and certification requirements

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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

• Prior experience in systems engineering and verification testing

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an integrated product development team

• Life-cycle engineering experience, including requirements analysis, system design, system integration, and verification in integration laboratories

• Familiarity withaircraftcertification standards and practices related to system safety and reliability (e.g., ARP4754, ARP4761, FAR/JAR) and understanding ofaircraftelectrical system architecture

• Experience using DOORS or similar requirements management software

• Knowledge of RTCA, FAA, ARINC, MIL, and ISO specifications relevant to aerospace systems

• Experience in electrical sub-systems development, including Chapter 24 systems,aircraftutilities,andpower distribution units

• Experience developing engineering task estimates and providing input for project planning

• Proficiencyin scripting and coding for engineering applications

• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink for system modeling, simulation, and analysis

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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,additionallife 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,childand elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-boardvirtually everyaircraftflying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) isappropriate foryour 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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.