Hybrid Senior Systems Engineer

at RTX

• Job title: Senior Systems Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Aguadilla, United States

About the role

• Senior Systems Engineer leading advanced avionics product development including displays for military and commercial aircraft. Collaborating with teams and mentoring engineers to ensure high-quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced avionics products, including Head-Up Display systems, Helmet Mounted Display systems, vision systems, and innovative display products for the commercial, corporate, and military aircraft markets.
• Characterize, test, and develop sophisticated algorithms for optical systems to enhance display performance and reliability.
• Define and manage system-level requirements, including preparation of system specifications, system descriptions, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and sub-assembly requirement documentation.
• Provide conceptual system designs to decompose high-level requirements into actionable lower-level requirements; collaborate closely with hardware engineering teams to ensure alignment between system functions and design implementations.
• Lead and participate in system design reviews in accordance with MIL-STD-1521 or similar internal processes, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
• Develop system integration cases and procedures for optical components and sub-assemblies, ensuring seamless integration into avionics systems.
• Manage the planning and execution of system verification and validation activities, including creating traceability artifacts from system functional requirements.
• Create and present technical content for all design reviews, both internal and external, with a focus on delivering high-quality systems that meet program objectives.
• Proactively identify potential technical and programmatic risks, propose solutions, and ensure timely resolution to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within a multidisciplinary team to bring innovative products to market.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% or as needed.

Requirements

• 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
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience in requirements definition and verification, including interface definition and a solid understanding of physics, electrical, mechanical, structural, and/or optical design.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, MagicDraw) for system design and requirement management.
• Experience with military avionics deployment and testing.
• Hands-on experience performing optical tests in a lab environment, including the use of specialized equipment.
• Familiarity with display testing methodologies and augmented reality display systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB for data analysis, algorithm development, and system modeling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!